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Biodiv in Eco Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is not example of genetic diversity? | eye sight |
| A major feature of deciduous forests is | trees lose their leaves in fall |
| Which is not true about tropical rain forests? | Have relatively mild climates with distinct seasons. |
| What is one of the three main ways to control invasive species? | Using other species to control invasive species. |
| Which of these is not a threat to biodiversity? | Overpopulation |
| Why is biodiversity important? | Biodiversity makes ecosystems healthier, which allows for resilience, the ability to return to a healthy ecosystem. |
| Why do we have regulations on hunting and fishing? | To avoid overexploitation, which is a threat to biodiversity. |
| Resilience describes an ecosystem's ability to maintain dynamic equilibrium. | True |
| Scientists can use aerial photos to collect data to determine the biodiversity index of an area. | True |
| Which of the following describes a taiga? | exists only in the northern hemisphere |
| Which of the following is an example of a supporting ecosystem service? | nutrient cycling |
| If there are 25 species in an area and 100 individuals of those species, what is the biodiversity index? | .25 |
| When a wetland is drained, it is a threat to biodiversity called ____ | habitat destruction |
| When an organism is introduced into an ecosystem and outcompetes native species for space, food, light, or nutrients it is an example of what? | invasive species |
| A natural form of pollution would be: | salt spray from the ocean |
| Laws and regulations are placed on what recreational activities to help sustain populations? | hunting and fishing |
| Using fences to keep out invasive species would be an example of what kind of control? | mechanical control |
| Using herbicides and pesticides to eliminate invasive species would be an example of what kind of control? | chemical control |
| If an animal is introduced into an ecosystem to help eliminate an invasive species, it is an example of what kind of control? | biological control |
| What is a law that has helped reduced water pollution in the United States? | United States Clean Water Act |