10 Questions
What is the primary consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's biodiversity?
Biodiversity decreases significantly
What is the main reason for the loss of biodiversity in industrialized or developed areas?
Habitat destruction and fragmentation
Which of the following is a consequence of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
Disruption of ecosystem processes
What is the impact of industrialization or development on the population dynamics of species in an undisturbed area?
Populations decline due to habitat loss
What is the overall effect of industrialization or development on an undisturbed area's ecosystem?
Ecosystem degradation
What is the primary process by which the hydrologic cycle moves water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere?
Evaporation
What is the term for the movement of water through plants, from the roots to the leaves, and then to the atmosphere?
Transpiration
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the hydrologic cycle?
Deposition
What is the term for the movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?
Precipitation
What is the term for the movement of water through the ground, recharging aquifers and eventually feeding into streams and rivers?
Percolation
Assess your understanding of how industrialization or development affects the biodiversity of an undisturbed area. Learn about the consequences of human development on ecosystems and population dynamics. Test your knowledge on the impact of industrialization on the natural world.
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