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Module 59 Day 1 Notes Check

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Evelyn is studying the impact of non-native species on Hawaii's ecosystem. She comes across several species and wants to identify which one is an example of an invasive species in Hawaii. Which of the following should she choose?

a)

Norway rats

b)

Zebra mussels

c)

Mosquitoes

d)

Honeybees

2.

James is studying how certain plants and animals end up in new environments where they cause problems. How do most invasive species get to the area where they are invasive?

a)

being imported for money

b)

arrive by accident

c)

being brought in as pets

d)

they are brought there to control pests

3.

Benjamin is reading about the history of life on Earth. He learns that at certain times, a huge number of different species disappeared from the planet in a relatively short period. What characterizes this kind of event?

a)

Gradual loss of species

b)

Loss of many species in a short period of time

c)

Extinction of only plant species

d)

Extinction occurring over millions of years

4.

Sophia is planning a trip to see unique wildlife in their natural habitat. She wants to visit a country where she can see a species that is native to China. Which species should Sophia look for?

a)

Giant panda

b)

West Virginia spring salamander

c)

Mojave desert tortoise

d)

Grizzly bear

5.

Nora is studying wildlife conservation and is researching species like the snow leopard and elephant. Which characteristic is commonly linked to these species?

a)

Low reproductive rate

b)

Commercially valuable

c)

Narrow distribution

d)

Feeds at high trophic level

6.

Mia is learning about how plants contribute to the economy. Which of the following is one of the economic services provided by plants?

a)

Pollination

b)

Pest control

c)

Food

d)

Biodiversity

7.

Rohan is studying how different species contribute to the economy. Which of the following is an example of an economic service provided by species?

a)

Pest control

b)

Pollination

c)

Lumber

d)

Biodiversity

8.

Abigail is studying animal populations and learns that a certain species of wolf has disappeared from her local region, but the same species still exists in other parts of the world. Which of the following terms best describes this situation?

a)

biological extinction

b)

mass extinction

c)

extirpation

d)

ecological extinction

9.

Priya is working with a local environmental group to stop the spread of an invasive plant species in her community. What is the best method Priya and her team should use to control the invasive species?

a)

biological controls

b)

prevention

c)

pesticides

d)

artificial selection

10.

Scarlett is a farmer who decides to breed only one type of cow on her farm to make management easier. What is one potential negative effect of reducing genetic diversity in her livestock?

a)

Increased resistance to diseases

b)

Greater adaptability to climate change

c)

Higher susceptibility to diseases

d)

Improved growth rates

11.

Charlotte is a farmer who decides to plant only one variety of corn on her entire farm. What is a potential consequence of this decision?

a)

Increased genetic diversity

b)

Decreased risk of disease

c)

Increased risk of crop failure

d)

Improved crop quality

12.

Emma is working on a conservation project and needs to prioritize which class of species to focus on. She wants to help the group that has the highest percentage of its species at risk of extinction. Based on this, which class should Emma choose?

a)

mammals

b)

birds

c)

fish

d)

amphibians

13.

Nora is studying the reasons why certain animal and plant species are disappearing from forests near her town. Which of the following is a major cause of species extinction today?

a)

Earth's magnetic field reversal

b)

Natural climate cycles

c)

Habitat destruction by humans

d)

Volcanic eruptions

14.

While visiting a national park, Mason notices a wide range of plants, animals, and microorganisms living together in the same area. What is the term for the variety of life forms in an ecosystem?

a)

Biodiversity

b)

Biomass

c)

Extirpation

d)

Succession