FRQ Friday Video Quiz

What is the main purpose of the FRQ Friday series as introduced by Mr. Smeeds?

• To discuss current events

• To teach students about biodiversity

• To provide practice for FRQ exams

• To entertain students with fun videos

In Madison's FRQ, why did she not earn the genetic diversity point in part A?

• She mentioned genetic diversity explicitly

• She was too vague about biodiversity

• She did not mention genetic diversity specifically

• She focused on food webs instead

What human activity did Madison identify that leads to a decrease in biodiversity?

• Urbanization

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Climate change

What strategy did Madison propose to combat overfishing?

• Increasing fish prices

• Introducing fishing quotas

• Promoting fish farming

• Banning fishing entirely

Why was Madison's response about wildfires not awarded a point?

• She did not mention wildfires

• She focused on human activities instead

• She provided too much detail

• She failed to connect it to species diversity

What is the focus of the new FRQ prompt introduced from the 2017 exam?

• Marine conservation

• Urban development

• Deforestation in Haiti

• Climate change

In the new FRQ prompt, what is a key reason for deforestation in less developed countries like Haiti?

• Technological advancement

• Agricultural needs

• Industrial expansion

• Tourism development

What change in water quality might occur in a deforested watershed?

• Increased sedimentation

• Decreased sedimentation

• Increased salinity

• Decreased pH levels

What demographic factor is discussed in relation to life expectancy changes in Haiti?

• Cultural shifts

• Economic growth

• Educational reforms

• Healthcare improvements

What type of factor is considered in the FRQ prompt for changes in fertility rate?

• Environmental

• Political

• Economic or cultural

• Technological