WorksheetsBiodiversity and Resilience
Total questions: 145
Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins
the variety of species in an ecosystem is called
biogeography
biodiversity
resilience
resistance
a species that is critical to the success of an ecosystem
predator species
parasitism
carrying capacity
keystone species
the number of different types of species in an ecosystem
richness
evenness
hot spot
biodiversity
the abundance of each species in an area is called
richness
evenness
biodiversity
random distribution
an ecological hotspot is
an area where temperatures reach at least 120 degrees F
an area of very high biodiversity
an area where almost no species can be found
a species that is only found in one part of the world
a species that exist in one area and nowhere else in the world is called
hot spot species
epistatic species
endemic species
predation species
two types of ecological disturbance are
animals and plants
abiotic and biotic
natural and human-caused
weather and climate
the stability of an ecosystem depends on 2 factors
natural and human-caused disturbances
weather and climate
ecosystem resilience and resistance
independent and dependent variables
the ability of an ecosystem to recover after a disturbance
resistance
resilience
relocation
rejuvination
the ability of an ecosystem to remain stable throughout a disturbance is
resistance
resilience
relocation
rejuvenation
True or False: higher richness and evenness allows for more resilience
true
false
sequence of biotic changes that restore/rebuild a damaged community
pioneer species
succession
richness
evenness
first time establishment and development of life in an area that previously had 0 species
primary succession
secondary succession
finale succession
the first species of an area that previously had 0 species
fresh species
resilient species
keystone species
pioneer species
regrowth of species from the soil after a disturbance
primary succession
secondary succession
finale succession
keystone species
biodiversity is measured by
random quadrat sampling
height of vegetation
richness and evenness
health of keystone species
What does the term 'species richness' refer to in the context of biodiversity?
The rate of species extinction
The genetic diversity within a species
The number of different species in an environment
The complexity of ecological interactions
Why is higher biodiversity important for ecosystem stability?
It decreases energy flow in the ecosystem
It increases competition among species
It simplifies the food web
It reduces the reliance on a single species
What happens in an ecosystem when a whale dies and falls to the sea floor?
It disrupts the marine food web
It starts a new ecosystem known as a whale fall
It causes immediate ecological collapse
It has no significant impact on the ecosystem
An ecological community can be defined as
A living thing such as a plant or animal.
A system comprising all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and all the interactions among them
All of the populations of different species in a particular area. All the populations in an ecosystem.
A group of interacting organisms of the same species. A group of interbreeding organisms (species) living in the same area
Choose all the correct examples of a community
(multiple correct answers)
All the biotic factors living in a desert
All of the different schools of fish living in a coral reef
An interbreeding colony of rats
All of the abiotic and biotic factors living in the icy tundra
A niche is
The place where an organism naturally lives and grows
The ecological role played by an organism. This is an organism’s total way of life.
Biotic or abiotic environmental factors that restrict the growth of a population
How humans affect and interact with their surrounding environment
The greenhouse effect is caused by
more heat arriving at the Earth from the sun
the Earth releasing more heat at night
gases in the air trapping heat released by the Earth
Organisms that do not decompose naturally can be buried and become what?
oxygen
nutrients
calcium carbonates
fossil fuels
If the plant population decreased, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would _________.
Stay the same
Increase
Decrease
If a forest fire occurs, what will happen to the carbon in the forest?
It will go into the soil
It will go into the atmosphere
It will runoff into nearby streams and rivers
It will be destroyed
Check all the ways that carbon dioxide is ADDED to the atmosphere.
(multiple correct answers)
Respiration
Combustion
Photosynthesis
Diffusion
Decomposition
Which of the following examples best describes a disturbance that is likely to result in significant, long-lasting changes to an ecosystem?
A frost in late spring kills some of the earliest budding plants and flowers in a field.
Tens of thousands of geese rest for a week at a large lake during their annual migration.
The failure of a 60-year-old beaver dam floods a downstream meadow.
Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between ecosystem complexity and resilience?
Resilience increases as complexity increases.
Resilience decreases as complexity increases.
Resilience is not affected by changes to ecosystem complexity.
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Biodiversity is influenced by factors like precipitation and soil quality because in most ecosystems overall biodiversity relies on a wide variety of...
Plants and other Producers
Apex Predators
Greenhouse Gases
Rocks & Dirt
The two main benefits of biodiversity in most ecosystems is that it...
increases stability and decreases resilience.
decreases stability and increases resilience.
increases both stability and resilience.
decreases both stability and resilience.
In general terms, the two most biodiverse biomes on Earth are...
Rivers & Mountains
Desert & Tundra
Redwood Forests & Savanna
Rainforests & Coral Reefs
The current trend of global warming is primarily caused by...
an increase of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
an increased rate of volcanic eruptions.
expansion of rainforests and other large photosynthetic carbon sinks.
the loss of endangered species in biodiversity hotspots.
Which of the following is a direct consequence of polar ice caps melting due to global warming?
Coral Bleaching
Increased Wildfire Frequency & Severity
Deforestation
Rising Sea Levels
Which of the following conditions in coral reef ecosystems leads to coral bleaching?
Plastic Pollution
Ocean warming & acidification
Ocean cooling and ice cap melt
Overharvesting critical fish species
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of global warming and climate change?
increased storm severity
more frequent wars and conflicts over critical natural resources
increased biodiversity
coral bleaching
Which of the following is NOT an anthropogenic (caused by humans) ecological disturbance?
Deforestation
Pollution
Overharvesting
Earthquakes
Deforestation has an especially severe impact on ecosystem health when forests are replaced with...
Monoculture
Native Species
Biodiversity Hotspots
"No Take" Zones
A new species introduced to an ecosystem can become invasive when...
there are many predators present who will eat the introduced species.
the specific adaptations of the introduced species allow it to outcompete native species.
there are few food sources available for the introduced species.
the introduced species is not well adapted to its original habitat.
Which of the following solutions can help to reduce the ecological impact of habitat fragmentation?
"No Take" Zones
Conserving Species in Zoos & Aquariums
Wildlife Corridors
Recycling Plastics
A drastic reduction in the biodiversity of an ecosystem can be observed after the removal of...
Keystone Species
Invasive Species
Harvest Limitations
Monoculture
The process of ecological succession after a disturbance often begins with...
tall trees to form a mature canopy.
shrubs and other plants of intermediate height.
native grasses and wildflowers.
apex predators and large mammals.
The process of "building soil" after a major ecological disturbance, such as a volcanic eruption, is known as...
Secondary Succession
Primary Succession
Tertiary Succession
Climax Community Formation
The first species to live in an environment after a major ecological disturbance are known as...
Pioneer Species
Climax Community Species
Intermediate Species
Consumer Species
Which ecological nutrient cycle relies on photosynthesis and respiration?
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Hydrologic Cycle
Which ecological nutrient cycle relies on the slow erosion and build-up of rocks?
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Hydrologic Cycle
Which ecological nutrient cycle relies heavily on bacteria to "fix" an important nutrient by converting it from atmospheric gas to a form that can be absorbed by plants?
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Hydrologic Cycle
Of the three main nutrient cycles we studied in this unit, which two rely most heavily on decomposers?
Carbon & Nitrogen
Phosphorus & Carbon
Nitrogen & Phosphorus
Carbon & Hydrologic
Based on the concept of biomagnification, which of the following organisms would likely contain the HIGHEST concentration of microplastics and other toxins?
A small herbivore, such as a grasshopper
A large herbivore, such as a cow
An apex predator, such as a great white shark
A secondary consumer, such as an anchovy
Which of the following leads to a decrease in biodiversity?
introduction of invasive species
prevention of erosion
ecological land use planning
pollution control
¨The type of species that offers the best opportunity to apply the prevention principle is the
indicator species.
endangered species.
keystone species
alien species.
Illegal hunting for profit is called
sport hunting.
poaching.
commercial hunting.
subsistence hunting.
Law of the 70's that protects endangered species in the U.S.
Endangered Species Act
CITES
Lacey Act
One Act Plays
Fragmented habitat can be reconnected most directly by
wildlife corridors
captive breeding programs
debt for nature swaps
prescribed burns
Presently, the biggest threat to biodiversity is;
Asteriod strikes, such as what happened 65 million years ago and resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Human population growth, because as population increases, so does the number of plants and animals it consumes, resulting in a decrease of those organisms.
Habitat destruction, such as cutting down portions of tropical rain forest, which destroys the niches occupied by tropical organisms.
The proliferation of zoos and botanical gardens, causing causing people to care less about preserving species in the wild because they are being cared for those in sanctuaries.
Which of the following international treaties bans the hunting, capture, and sale of threatened or endangered species in 181 countries? CITES
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
The National Marine Fisheries Act
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES)
National Enviornmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The Marine Mammal Protection Act
Areas that have been set aside for the protection of threatened or endangered species and their habitats are known as;
National parks.
National zoos
National wildlife refuges.
National recreation areas.
National forest reserves.
Choose the option that expresses the definition the best.
"Logging, mining, building of roads, and urban development."
Habitat destruction,degradation, and fragmentation.
Invasive (nonnative species).
Population and resource use growth.
Greenhouse effect.
Overexplotation.
Which is the newest part of HIPPCO?
Climate change
Population & Pollution
Invasive Species
Habitat Loss
Overharvesting
Which of the following is NOT an endangered species of Florida?
West Indian Manatee.
Gopher Tortoise
Roseate Spoonbill
Hawksbill Sea Turtle.
Burmese Python
Why do endangered species matter?
Because they are cute
Biodiversity
Because if they die we cannot have them as pets
Because they cannot be in the zoo
The endangered black rhinos is hunted for what?
its horns
its eyes
its meat
In the 1970s, the United States introduced the _________________________ which calls for a recovery plan to be created for each endangered species.
National Environmental Policy Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Clean Water Act
Endangered Species Act
What do you call hunting whales?
Hunting
Whaling
Sailing
Poaching
Who was the founder of the Sierra Club?
George Washington
Mr. Mixson
John Muir
Dr. Pepperberg
Which of the following is not linked to Endangered species?
K-Strategist
Specialized niche
rare
commercially valuable
R-Strategist
The "6th mass extinction" is Anthropogenic which means.
cause by man
cause by aliens
caused by a meteor storm
caused by a volcano
Responsible for the determination of endangered species status and monitoring the level of endangerment.
US. Fish and Wild Life Services
Park Rangers
DEA
Coast Guard
A species that plays a critical role in the health, maintenance, growth, or definition of an ecosystem.
keystone
invasive
engineer
predator
Why are bees considered a keystone species?
The honey they make supports the bear population
They pollinate flowers that produce fruit which supports the ecosystem
They sting when threatened
They live in hives
Why are some sharks considered a keystone species?
Because they are a top predator
They scare off smaller fish that may overgraze an area of sea grass
They are tertiary consumers
They are cartilaginous
Which one of the following keystone examples is a keystone predator found in the tidal pools of northwestern North America and was the species that launched Robert Paine’s keystone species concept?
starfish
sea otters
beavers
wolves
elephants
Which one of the following keystone examples play a vital role in the health of coastal kelp forests?
starfish
sea otters
beavers
wolves
elephants
A life form that is very sensitive to environmental changes in its ecosystem. They can give us early-warning messages that a habitat is suffering.
Indicator Species
Flagship Species
Predators
Ecosystem Engineers
What types of indicator species are found in water rich in oxygen?
Stonefly larvae
Fresh water shrimp
Bloodworms
Sludge worms
What is an advantage of using indicator species as a method of determining pollution?
Cheap
Easy to do
Does not require specialist equipment
All of the above
What is a disadvantage of using indicator species as a method of determining levels of pollution
Requires specialist equipment
Time consuming
Difficult to do
Does not tell us how much pollution there is
An organism whose presence, absence or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition:
keystone species
exotic species
indicator species
native species
endangered species
Species that is NOT native to a specific location AND has a tendency to spread/damage the environment:
native species
invasive species
endemic species
exotic species
extinct species
Species that are crucial to the functioning of an ecosystem
keystone species
exotic species
invasive species
indicator species
endangered species
Native to a particular place and is ONLY found there.
keystone species
native species
indicator species
endemic species
extinct species
Identified as in danger of extinction.
endemic species
endangered species
exotic species
native species
indicator species
Species that no longer exists.
invasive species
native species
keystone species
endangered species
extinct species
Species that is NOT native to a particular region.
exotic species
endangered species
native species
endemic species
indicator species
Species that normally lives and thrives in a particular area.
keystone species
endangered species
native species
indicator species
extinct species
The variety of organisms in a given area is called:
a species
a gene
abiotic factors
biodiversity
What are some benefits of biodiversity?
Clean air and water
food
medicine
All of these
This biome has high biodiveristy (variety of different species):
tropical rain forest
desert
tundra
none of these
Type of biodiversity that refers to all the differences between populations of species as well as between different species.
ecosystem diversity
genetic diversity
species diversity
none of these
Type of biodiversity that refers to all the different genes contained within all members of a population:
population diversity
genetic diversity
species diversity
none of these
Type of biodiversity that refers to the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes within and between ecosystems:
ecosystem diversity
species diversity
genetic diversity
none of these
What portion of the world's crops rely on healthy pollinators?
1/8
1/4
1/2
1/3
number and variety of species within a given area
biodiversity
keystone species
ecosystem diversity
biotechnology
biodiversity hotspots
species critical to the functioning of an ecosystem
biodiversity
keystone species
ecosystem diversity
biotechnology
biodiversity hotspots
variety of habitats and communities within ecosystems
biodiversity
keystone species
ecosystem diversity
biotechnology
biodiversity hotspots
application of biological science to create new products
biodiversity
keystone species
ecosystem diversity
biotechnology
biodiversity hotspots
threatened areas of high biodiversity
biodiversity
keystone species
ecosystem diversity
biotechnology
biodiversity hotspots
activities such as camping in wilderness areas
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
illegal hunting
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
program that has helped return threatened species to the wild
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
species native to a particular area
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
different genes contained within a population
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
Preserving entire ecosystems rather than individual species is a good conservation strategy because
only endangered species will be saved.
developers will have greater access to land.
more than one species can be saved
it will not be necessary for environmentalists to study the ecosystem
Where are some of the unique ecosystems of the United States?
Pacific Northwest
California
Florida Everglades
Hawaii
All of the locations listed
How did the CITES treaty reduce the slaughter of elephants?
It placed all the elephants in city zoos to keep them safe
It banned imports and exports of all ivory worldwide
It limited sales of ivory to the antique market
all of these answers
What groups of organisms are most in danger of extinction?
those with large populations that breed quickly
those with small populations
those that migrate or need special habitats
small populations and special habitat needs
Why are there so many species still unknown to modern science?
Many of these species are found in remote environments
Smaller species receive less attention than large organisms
Cataloging these species is a huge task
all of these answers
Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?
cities and developed areas of the world
islands, tropical rain forests, and coastal areas
desert and polar environments
all of these
It is often difficult to save individual species because
small populations are more prone to disease
inbreeding may result in genetic disorders
captive species may not reproduce in the wild
all of these answers
What human activities have influenced recent extinction events?
habitat destruction
poaching
introducing exotic species
all of these
Reasons for preserving biodiversity include all of the following except
isolating unique genetic material so it can be incorporated into existing crops
increasing the chances of discovering organisms with medicinal value
preventing natural evolution
finding new plants that can supplement the world’s food supply
How many species are estimated to be living on Earth?
between 10,000 and 1,000,000
between 500,000 and 1 million
between 1 and 5 million
between 10 and 50 million
What are endemic species?
Extinct animals or plants species
Vulnerable Species
Endangered Species
Species which are found only in a particular area or part of a country.
Which place is kangaroos considered to be endemic
Island of Madagascar
Polar Regions
Australia
None of these
Should we conserve our biodiversity along with their habitats
Yes
No
Maybe
None of these
