Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's biodiversity?
What is the primary consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's biodiversity?
- Biodiversity decreases significantly (correct)
- Biodiversity remains unchanged
- Biodiversity fluctuates, but ultimately stays the same
- Biodiversity increases significantly
What is the main reason for the loss of biodiversity in industrialized or developed areas?
What is the main reason for the loss of biodiversity in industrialized or developed areas?
- Climate change
- Habitat destruction and fragmentation (correct)
- Pollution
- Overpopulation
Which of the following is a consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
Which of the following is a consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
- Enhanced ecosystem services
- Increased species migration
- Disruption of ecosystem processes (correct)
- Improved ecosystem resilience
What is the impact of industrialization or development on the population dynamics of species in an undisturbed area?
What is the impact of industrialization or development on the population dynamics of species in an undisturbed area?
What is the overall effect of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
What is the overall effect of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
What is the primary process by which the hydrologic cycle moves water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere?
What is the primary process by which the hydrologic cycle moves water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere?
What is the term for the movement of water through plants, from the roots to the leaves, and then to the atmosphere?
What is the term for the movement of water through plants, from the roots to the leaves, and then to the atmosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the hydrologic cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the hydrologic cycle?
What is the term for the movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?
What is the term for the movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?
What is the term for the movement of water through the ground, recharging aquifers and eventually feeding into streams and rivers?
What is the term for the movement of water through the ground, recharging aquifers and eventually feeding into streams and rivers?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
