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- 1. Multiple Choice
This is the disappearance of a particular population from a given area, but not the entire species globally.
extinction
extirpation
evacuation
evaluation
- 2. Multiple Choice
This is the extinction of a species one by one, not a sudden loss of many species
background extinction
mass extinction
fragmentation
biotic potential
- 3. Multiple Choice
This classification of risk means that the species is at serious risk of extinction.
threatened
vulnerable
endangered
extinct
- 4. Multiple Choice
The status of a "threatened species" means:
they are almost extinct
they are likely to become endangered
they are extinct
their numbers are increasing
- 5. Multiple Choice
When taken to a new habitat, non-native plants often threaten native plants of the new habitat. Why do they do this?
Non-native plants are able to mutate rapidly
Non-native plants are able to be used for medicine
Non-native plants cause native animals to relocate
Non-native plants compete with native plants for resources
- 6. Multiple Choice
All of the following are causes for biodiversity loss, EXCEPT:
Habitat Loss
Invasive Species
Replanting trees
Pollution
- 7. Multiple Choice
Forest clearing, farming, and road building are all examples of
Biodiversity
Population distribution
Habitat loss
Climate Change
- 8. Multiple Choice
All of the following describe habitat fragmentation, EXCEPT:
Gaps form within a habitat
Patches of suitable habitat are surrounded by unsuitable habitat
Often a result of habitat loss
Increases the number of species
- 9. Multiple Choice
The greatest cause of biodiversity loss today is
Pollution
Habitat loss and change
Climate Change
Invasive species
- 10. Multiple Choice
All of the following affect biodiversity only in certain locations and times, EXCEPT:
Pollution
Invasive Species
Climate Change
Overharvesting
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