Ecology, biodiversity and environmental problems of North America

Question 1

Is there a Savanna Ecosystem in North America?

Accepted Answer

No; North America does not have a Savanna Ecosystem.

Question 2

How many ecosystems are in North America?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 3

Which one of these is an invasive species in North America

Accepted Answer

Domestic Cats

Question 4

How many mountain ranges are in North America

Accepted Answer

4

Question 5

Which of the following is true about Species Diversity?

Accepted Answer

It is a combination of both the species richness and evenness

Question 6

The temperate grasslands in North America are known as:

Accepted Answer

Prairies

Question 7

THE BIRD POPULATION OF NORTH AMERICA HAS DECREASED BY....

Accepted Answer

29%

Question 8

Which one of these is not the main biodiversity problem in North America?

Accepted Answer

Overgrazing

Question 9

Which Biome in North America has the highest biodiversity (largest types of species)?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Rainforest

Question 10

How many major rivers are in North America

Accepted Answer

5

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the endemic species?

Accepted Answer

Species which are restricted to a small area

Question 12

An ecosystem includes

Accepted Answer

both biotic and abiotic components

Question 13

Over the past four decades, birds that spend the winter in North America have moved further north by an average of:

Accepted Answer

15 miles

Question 14

What is the name of the most biodiverse ecosystem in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Indian River Lagoon

Question 15

An average water temperature increase of just a few degrees Fahrenheit can cause harmful bleaching in coral reefs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Canada's boreal forest is one of the biggest intact forest ecosystems in the world.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What are three major environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

resource depletion, pollution, extinction

Question 18

What would be the best solution to fix Mexico's environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

Encourage people to carpool, Ban driving on certain days

Question 19

North America has lost_____birds in the last 50 years

Accepted Answer

1/4

Questions 19