Biodiversity and Habitat Fragmentation Quiz

<p>They restrict movement and resource access. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural disasters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The genetic diversity among different species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have restrictions on territories due to habitat fragmentation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must contain endemic species and be under threat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multiple species utilize shared resources that are limited. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different species compete for the same limited resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A region must have more than 2000 vascular plant species. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced genetic diversity in isolated populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are only found in one specific area, contributing to uniqueness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competition within a species for limited resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to the reduction of natural habitats, threatening species. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High levels of species richness and endemism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as keystone species in their habitats. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It forces species to adapt or migrate, often leading to local extinctions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It exacerbates competition due to fewer resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New species introduced that may disrupt existing ecosystems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inter-species competition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced connectivity between habitat patches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities such as agriculture and urbanization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conversion of fertile areas into deserts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was contracted from local domestic cattle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing solar-powered fencing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrient overloading of water bodies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often have specialized roles in their ecosystems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inter-specific competition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to eutrophication and algal blooms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human activities can degrade ecosystems and disturb species diversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Native wildlife utilizes native plant life more efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revenge killings of species within local ecosystems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An invasive fish species consuming more food than native fish. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Same species engaging in competition for mates or resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A location that has high levels of biodiversity and is under significant threat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By preventing species from adapting quickly enough to rapid changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over-hunting and poaching for profit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They usually out-compete native species for resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive resource exploitation significantly threatens biodiversity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater extinction rates of species unable to adapt swiftly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in population density of a single species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of breaking up a large, continuous habitat into smaller, isolated fragments.

A decrease in the number of individuals in a population.

Reduced fitness in a population due to mating between closely related individuals.

Random changes in allele frequencies in a population, especially pronounced in small populations.

Directly causes biodiversity loss by destroying animal habitats, leading to extinction.

Converting natural ecosystems to agriculture can lead to the exploitation and endangerment of plant species.

Many plants, animals, and fungi are used as medicines and essential resources for human well-being.

Fragmentation can make it difficult for large-territory animals to survive due to decreased habitat size.

The process of harming or eliminating natural environments where species live, often caused by human activities.

The complete disappearance of an area where species live due to human actions like farming, development, or logging.

The clearing of forests for various purposes, such as timber, agriculture, or development, causing habitat loss and fragmentation.

When human activities and wildlife needs clash, leading to negative outcomes for both humans and animals.

Ecosystems that are extremely vulnerable to disruption and species extinction due to their delicate nature.

The variety of life within an ecosystem, including different species, genes, and habitats.

Contamination of the environment with harmful substances, affecting wildlife habitats and causing health issues.

The deliberate or accidental movement of species to new areas, which can cause ecological imbalances and harm native populations.

The long-term changes in weather patterns and temperatures, primarily caused by human activities, impacting ecosystems and biodiversity.

Organisms introduced to a new environment outside their natural range, where they can reproduce rapidly, outcompete native species, and cause biodiversity loss.

Global warming leads to extreme weather events, changing seasons, and rising ocean temperatures, all of which threaten biodiversity by pushing species towards extinction.

Changes in climate can occur too quickly for some species to adapt, leading to extinctions. This loss impacts the delicate balance of natural systems.

Harvesting resources like plants and animals faster than they can replenish themselves, ultimately leading to their decline and loss of biodiversity.

It's essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems, providing resources like food and medicine, and supporting the natural processes that benefit humanity.

The variety of life on Earth, including all plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form.

Human activities like habitat destruction, pollution, invasive species, climate change, and overexploitation are the main threats to biodiversity.

It's crucial for the well-being of future generations, ensuring a healthy planet with diverse ecosystems and resources.

The struggle between organisms for limited resources like food, water, space, or mates. It can occur within the same species (intra-species) or between different species (inter-species).

A type of competition where organisms use up the same resource, leading to its depletion. This happens when the resource is scarce and everyone wants a part of it.

A direct conflict between organisms where they actively harm or block each other from accessing a resource, even if it's plentiful. This is more about fighting for dominance over the resource.

A region with a high concentration of unique and threatened species, often with a large number of endemic species. These areas are crucial for preserving global biodiversity.

A species that only exists in a specific geographical location and nowhere else on Earth. These species are particularly vulnerable to extinction if their habitat is threatened.

Introduced domestic animals can overgraze land, destroying vegetation needed by both wild animals and themselves, potentially leading to desertification.

Domestic animals like cattle can carry diseases that can be transmitted to wild animals, endangering their populations.

Strategies like providing tranquilizers, binoculars, radiosets and solar-powered fencing to manage dangerous wildlife encounters and minimize conflict.

Pollution, especially from nutrient loading, can disrupt ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem dysfunction.

The process of excessive nutrient buildup in water bodies, often leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion, causing harm to aquatic life.

One way to reduce human-wildlife conflict is to discourage farming close to forests, as it reduces competition for resources and potential conflict.

Ensuring sufficient food availability within forests can help reduce wildlife venturing out into human areas in search of resources, mitigating conflict.

Eliminating traditional hunting rituals that target wild animals can contribute to their conservation and reduce conflict.