Environmental Science: Ecosystems & Changes

What is the primary reason for the significant decrease in the euchroma beetle population due to deforestation?

Which of the following actions would be the most effective in addressing rising carbon dioxide levels?

Based on an experiment comparing rainwater and tap water, what conclusion can be drawn?

Which of the following actions would best reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

What term refers to a significant but short duration physical change or event within an environment?

Which of the following is an incorrect example of adaptation in plants?

What is the consequence of introducing a non-native cat to the overpopulated rat population in Mozambique?

What happens to the sheepshead fish population if water temperatures suddenly decrease from 24 to 6 degrees?

Beetle Growth & Deforestation

Deforestation negatively impacts beetle populations.
Prediction B (a large decrease) is more accurate than prediction A (slight decrease) due to habitat destruction & fewer food sources.

Carbon Dioxide & Solutions

Planting more trees and reducing deforestation can absorb more carbon dioxide.

Plant Growth & Water Types

Rainwater-fed plants experienced slightly better growth than tap water-fed plants during a two-week period.
Tap water likely contains chemicals that limit plant growth.

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

Increasing use of mass transit can reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Environmental Disturbances

A significant, short-term change or event in an environment is called a disturbance.

Plant Adaptations

The green color of leaves, due to chlorophyll, allows for photosynthesis – this isn't an incorrect adaptation, but rather a fundamental process.

Invasive Species & Rat Control

Introducing non-native predators (cats) to control a pest population (rats) can lead to an uncontrolled increase in the predator population if they lack natural predators themselves.

Sheepshead Fish & Temperature Changes

Sheepshead fish can tolerate a temperature decrease from 24°C to 6°C, and would therefore survive the change.

Human Impact Solutions

Recognizing the irreversible consequences of resource depletion is key to reducing human impact on the environment.

Population Dynamics & Wolf Populations

Increased moose populations can lead to a rise in wolf population.

Explore the intricate relationships between beetle growth, deforestation, and plant adaptations in this engaging quiz. Learn how environmental disturbances impact ecosystems and the role of solutions like tree planting in carbon dioxide absorption. Test your knowledge of how invasive species can affect native populations.