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WorksheetsModule 59 Day 1 Notes Check
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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?
Norway rats
Zebra mussels
Mosquitoes
Honeybees
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?
being imported for money
arrive by accident
being brought in as pets
they are brought there to control pests
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?
Gradual loss of species
Loss of many species in a short period of time
Extinction of only plant species
Extinction occurring over millions of years
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?
Giant panda
West Virginia spring salamander
Mojave desert tortoise
Grizzly bear
Nora is studying wildlife conservation and is researching species like the snow leopard and elephant. Which characteristic is commonly linked to these species?
Low reproductive rate
Commercially valuable
Narrow distribution
Feeds at high trophic level
Mia is learning about how plants contribute to the economy. Which of the following is one of the economic services provided by plants?
Pollination
Pest control
Food
Biodiversity
Rohan is studying how different species contribute to the economy. Which of the following is an example of an economic service provided by species?
Pest control
Pollination
Lumber
Biodiversity
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?
biological extinction
mass extinction
extirpation
ecological extinction
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?
biological controls
prevention
pesticides
artificial selection
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?
Increased resistance to diseases
Greater adaptability to climate change
Higher susceptibility to diseases
Improved growth rates
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?
Increased genetic diversity
Decreased risk of disease
Increased risk of crop failure
Improved crop quality
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?
mammals
birds
fish
amphibians
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?
Earth's magnetic field reversal
Natural climate cycles
Habitat destruction by humans
Volcanic eruptions
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?
Biodiversity
Biomass
Extirpation
Succession
