Species Diversity

Question 1

Which of the following is not a deliberately introduced species?

Accepted Answer

Sea lamprey

Question 2

Species such as the Black Rhino that are in jeoprady of disappearing forever are designated ___

Accepted Answer

endangered

Question 3

Use of the anti-inflammatory drug, diclofenac, in cattle caused the die-off of ______ in India.

Accepted Answer

vultures

Question 4

Which of the following is not a treaty or law protecting endangered species?

Accepted Answer

International Endangered Species Act, HIPPCO

Question 5

Which of the following are not characteristics that may lead to extinction?

Accepted Answer

r-strategist

Question 6

Natural extinctions are known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

background extinctions

Question 7

Which of the following is not a responsible way to protect wild species from extinction?

Accepted Answer

Remove wild species from the wild to protect them.

Question 8

Management that solely focuses on the species being saved is called a(n)______________________

Accepted Answer

species approach

Question 9

How many major extinction events have occurred in Earth's history?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 10

A neighborhood being built in the territory of an endangered turtle is an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

habitat fragmentation

Question 11

Which factor most likely lead to the decimation of elephant and rhino populations?

Accepted Answer

commercially valuable

Question 12

The African Elephant is a species of concern it has been designated ___________

Accepted Answer

vulnerable, threatened

Question 13

Which of the following is not a cause of the current mass extinction?

Accepted Answer

forest fires, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions

Question 14

Which type of organisms face the greatest threat of extinction?

Accepted Answer

plants

Question 15

The illegal killing of a species for food or other goods is called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

poaching

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about bush meat?

Accepted Answer

Bush meat does not impact biodiversity

Question 17

What is the main reason behind increasing demand for bush meat?

Accepted Answer

Increasing populations requiring food

Question 18

Which of the following is not a benefit of biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

decreased food security.; more species to eat our food.

Question 19

The number one cause of extinction is?

Accepted Answer

habitat fragmentation

Question 20

What does the 'O' in H.P.P.C.O. stand for?

Accepted Answer

overexploitation

Question 21

Which of the following can impact global species diversity?

Accepted Answer

speciation & extinction

Question 22

The build-up of toxins in animals higher on the trophic pyramid is known as ____________

Accepted Answer

bioaccumulation, biomagnification

Question 23

The polar bear population is dropping because _____________.

Accepted Answer

there sea ice is breaking too early in the season

Question 24

The second biggest factor in species extinction is _______________.

Accepted Answer

invasive species

Question 25

Name one thing individuals can do to stop the spread of invasive species.

Accepted Answer

Clean mountain bikes and sports equipment before going home

Species Diversity

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