Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 1.2: Conservation of the ecosystem

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What is a key benefit of biodiversity in ecosystems?

Decreased ecosystem services

Improved resilience and stability (correct)

Increased vulnerability to environmental changes

Reduced need for conservation efforts

What can be a consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

An immediate recovery of the ecosystem

Only a localized impact

No effect on other components

A cascading effect on other components (correct)

What is the primary goal of conservation efforts?

To promote urban development

To reduce pollution only

To protect and preserve the natural environment (correct)

To increase global warming

What is a long-term benefit of conservation efforts?

Availability of natural resources for future generations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key threat to ecosystems?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of environmental organizations in conservation efforts?

Implementing conservation projects and advocating for environmental protection Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of establishing protected areas?

Conservation of habitats and species Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the intentional burning of vegetation for land clearing?

Soil erosion and loss of habitats Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to climate change?

Emissions of greenhouse gases from industrial activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a threat to rhino conservation in South Africa?

Poaching for their horns Signup and view all the answers

What is a management strategy for invasive species?

Mechanical removal and biological control Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of non-native plants and animals on ecosystems?

They outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to native species Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of illegal hunting and poaching?

Population declines and disruption of ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a way individuals can contribute to conservation efforts?

Reducing their ecological footprint Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to conserve ecosystems?

To maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of habitat destruction?

Reducing biodiversity and disrupting ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the loss of a predator in an ecosystem?

The prey species will overpopulate and overgraze vegetation Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

It maintains ecosystem health and supports economic activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of local communities in conservation efforts?

They engage in conservation efforts and promote sustainable livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy used to manage invasive species?

Mechanical removal and biological control Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of overexploitation of natural resources?

It can lead to the depletion of natural resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of conservation efforts in terms of natural resources?

To ensure the availability of natural resources for future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of international agreements on conservation?

They support global conservation efforts and cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of governments in conservation efforts?

They enact laws and regulations to protect the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why human activities disrupt the natural processes that allow ecosystems to recycle materials and maintain balance?

Human activities disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of deforestation?

Reducing biodiversity and disrupting ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of climate change?

Disruption of habitats and the survival of many species Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

They can outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to native species Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of illegal hunting and poaching?

Population declines and disruption of ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

To protect and preserve the natural environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of pollution?

Harming wildlife and disrupting ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

To ensure ecosystems remain healthy and biodiversity is maintained Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of habitat destruction?

Deforestation and burning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of habitat destruction?

Rise in sea levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

Non-native to the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to climate change?

Greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of pollution?

Disruption of ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

To mitigate the effects of human activities on ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of overexploitation of natural resources?

Decrease in biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

To maintain ecosystem balance and biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary way that biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability?

By allowing ecosystems to recover from disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

It has a cascading effect on other components of the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of sustainable development?

To ensure that natural resources are available for future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of protected areas in conservation efforts?

To conserve habitats and species Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of community involvement in conservation efforts?

Providing education and promoting sustainable livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy used in invasive species management?

Mechanical removal and biological control Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystem health?

Ecosystem health is maintained and supported Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of governments in conservation efforts?

To enact laws and regulations to protect the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of habitat destruction on ecosystems?

Disrupted ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consequence of global warming?

Disrupted weather patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

Outcompete native species Signup and view all the answers

What is a key impact of pollution on ecosystems?

Disrupted ecosystem processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

To maintain ecosystem balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of hunting and poaching?

Disrupted ecosystem balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of conservation efforts in maintaining ecosystem health?

To maintain ecosystem balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of burning for land clearing?

Soil erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consequence of the loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

Reduced medicinal resources and cultural opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key strategy used in invasive species management?

Biological control using natural predators or pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical role of local communities in conservation efforts?

Providing education and promoting sustainable livelihoods Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

Maintained ecosystem health and support for economic activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

Non-native to the ecosystem and outcompetes native species Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

Cascading effects on other components of the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of environmental organizations in conservation efforts?

Advocating for environmental protection and implementing conservation projects Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical outcome of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystem health?

Improved ecosystem stability and resilience Signup and view all the answers

What is a major benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

Enhancing ecosystem resilience to climate change Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of the loss of a predator in an ecosystem?

An overpopulation of prey species, leading to habitat degradation Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of community involvement in conservation efforts?

Engaging local communities in conservation activities and education Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of natural resources?

Conserving natural resources for future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of establishing protected areas in conservation efforts?

Enhancing ecosystem services such as pollination and water purification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of deforestation on ecosystems?

Disruption of ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of alien invasive species on ecosystems?

Increased competition for native species Signup and view all the answers

What is a key effect of pollution on ecosystems?

Disruption of ecosystem balance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

To protect and preserve the natural environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of hunting and poaching on ecosystems?

Disruption of ecological balance Signup and view all the answers

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What is a key benefit of biodiversity in ecosystems?

What can be a consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

What is the primary goal of conservation efforts?

What is a long-term benefit of conservation efforts?

Which of the following is a key threat to ecosystems?

What is a role of environmental organizations in conservation efforts?

What is a benefit of establishing protected areas?

What is the result of the intentional burning of vegetation for land clearing?

What is a major contributor to climate change?

What is a threat to rhino conservation in South Africa?

What is a management strategy for invasive species?

What is the effect of non-native plants and animals on ecosystems?

What is a major consequence of illegal hunting and poaching?

What is a way individuals can contribute to conservation efforts?

Why is it important to conserve ecosystems?

What is the result of habitat destruction?

What is a consequence of the loss of a predator in an ecosystem?

What is a benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

What is a role of local communities in conservation efforts?

What is a strategy used to manage invasive species?

What is a consequence of overexploitation of natural resources?

What is a goal of conservation efforts in terms of natural resources?

What is a benefit of international agreements on conservation?

What is a role of governments in conservation efforts?

What is the main reason why human activities disrupt the natural processes that allow ecosystems to recycle materials and maintain balance?

What is a consequence of deforestation?

What is a key consequence of climate change?

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

What is a consequence of illegal hunting and poaching?

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

What is a key consequence of pollution?

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

What is the primary cause of habitat destruction?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of habitat destruction?

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

What is a major contributor to climate change?

Which of the following is a consequence of pollution?

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

What is a consequence of overexploitation of natural resources?

What is a goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

What is a primary way that biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability?

What is a critical consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

What is a key goal of sustainable development?

What is a key role of protected areas in conservation efforts?

What is a critical component of community involvement in conservation efforts?

What is a key strategy used in invasive species management?

What is a key outcome of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystem health?

What is a key role of governments in conservation efforts?

What is the primary impact of habitat destruction on ecosystems?

Which of the following is a key consequence of global warming?

What is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

What is a key impact of pollution on ecosystems?

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystems?

What is a key consequence of hunting and poaching?

What is a key role of conservation efforts in maintaining ecosystem health?

What is a key consequence of burning for land clearing?

What is a critical consequence of the loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

Which of the following is a key strategy used in invasive species management?

What is a critical role of local communities in conservation efforts?

What is a key benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of alien invasive species?

What is a critical consequence of harming one component of an ecosystem?

What is a key role of environmental organizations in conservation efforts?

What is a critical outcome of conservation efforts in terms of ecosystem health?

What is a major benefit of sustainable development in terms of ecosystem health?

What is a key consequence of the loss of a predator in an ecosystem?

What is a critical component of community involvement in conservation efforts?

What is a key goal of conservation efforts in terms of natural resources?

What is a key benefit of establishing protected areas in conservation efforts?

What is the primary impact of deforestation on ecosystems?

What is a key consequence of alien invasive species on ecosystems?

What is a key effect of pollution on ecosystems?

What is a key reason why conservation efforts are necessary?

What is a key consequence of hunting and poaching on ecosystems?

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