The current biggest threat to biodiversity is _______________________. a. pollution b. climate change c. invasive species d. habitat loss

Q: A conservation biologist has been asked to explain why it is important to protect biodiversity. She…

A: The two main components of nature are biotic and abiotic factors. There is a continuous interaction…

Q: Habitat fragmentation can reduce biodiversity by a. introducing more native species into a habitat…

A: Fragmentation is sometimes characterized as the loss of some or all types of natural habitats in a…

Q: What ecosystem services do grassland biome offer? a. Provides recreation b. It maintains…

A: Introduction: Grasslands occur where there is insufficient regular rainfall to allow forest growth…

Q: Species that are the first colonists in a habitat undergoing primary succession a. are usually the…

A: Introduction  Ecosystem can be defined as the interaction of living and non-living organism with…

Q: Area A Area B The figure above shows an airplane view of two protected areas A and B. Which area is…

A: Introduction  The goal of conservation biology is to safeguard species, their habitats, and…

Q: Imagine that a city located in a desert environment has grown significantly over the last few…

A: Introduction : Deserts May Appear Harsh And Unfriendly, Yet They Actually House A Delicate Ecology…

Q: D. biodiversity decreases with islet size 23. Why is biodiversity important? A. Disease resistant…

A: Biodiversity simply means the biological variation of life on Earth. Biodiversity occurs at various…

Q: The function of an organism is its:   A. Ecosystem B. Population C. Niche  D. Habitat

A: An organism is a living creature that is present on the earth and grows and reproduce to increase…

Q: Converting a prairie to a farm field is an example of ________. a. overharvesting b. habitat loss c.…

A: Prairie is a type of ecosystem similar to temperate grasslands and savannas, where the dominant…

Q: These are the common threats in grassland biomes EXCEPT a. Illegal hunting b. Production of invasive…

A: The common threats in grassland biomes include: 1. Production of invasive species:  When exotic…

Q: Which of the following serves as evidence of water pollution?   a an abundance of water plants in…

A: The addition of some Chemicals or contaminants in the freshwater is called the water pollution.…

Q: Which is NOT a characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?  A. High species biodiversity B. High urban…

A: Biodiversity hotspots are those regions of rich biodiversity which have been declared sensitive due…

Q: Before a new shopping center can be built on previously undeveloped land, the builders must submit a…

A: Environment concerns include global warming , air pollution, water pollution and soil pollution…

Q: When an invasive species alters the community structure it is introduced to, what can the…

A: Taxonomy is the science of classification of organisms based on their morphology, biochemical…

Q: Which of the following is not a threat to biodiversity? O a. Introduction of new species O b.…

A: Biodiversity is a term used to portray the huge assortment of life on Earth. It very well may be…

Q: The most important reason for declining biological diversity is (a) air pollution (b) introduction…

A: Biodiversity is the variability among living organisms from all ecosystems like terrestrial and…

Q: Individuals help sustain biodiversity by _________ .a. reducing consumption c. recycling materialsb.…

A: Biodiversity is the organic assortment and inconstancy of life on Earth. Biodiversity is a…

Q: How does carbon dioxide contribute to primary succession? A. Carbon dioxide increases the chances…

A: Carbon dioxide is produced by cellular respiration (by all living organisms) and released into the…

Q: A/an _____________ is defined as a collection of populations sharing agiven habitat.a. biosphere b.…

A: Ecology is a branch of biology concerning interactions among organism and their biophysical…

Q: A rancher grazes cattle in a forest reserve. The cattle selectively graze grasses, herbs, and small…

A: The gradual and fairly predictable change in the species composition of a given area is called…

Q: I. Biological Diversity A. (What is it?) B. (How is it measured?) C. (Where is the highest…

A: Vanishing Species

Q: Pythons in the Florida Everglades escaped from pet stores during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Now,…

A: Ans-C) There were no constraints on python population growth that the snakes would normally…

Q: A species that has an immediate threat to extinction is said to be:a. threatened. c. alien.b.…

A: All organisms in an ecosystem can be threatened , endangered or extinct if subject to non ideal…

Q: Butfer zones around nature reserves:- a) Exclude all humans. b) Allow native tribes, but exclude all…

A: Buffer zones around nature reserves allow non- destructive human activities and are designed to…

Q: Which of the following locations would NOT represent a site for primary succession?   A. A forest…

A: Succession is an ecological process in which the beginning of life occurs in a bare area which…

Q: D. Hardwood forest stage C. Pine forest stage A. Grass stage B. Shrub stage Bare field 1. What…

A: 1. In the diagram, succession concept is illustrated as initially it is the bare field and then…

Q: 5. A forest that has never lost any of its trees to cutting is properly defined as: A. a…

A: A forest that has never lost any of it's trees to cutting is properly defined as virgin forest.…

Q: _____ is a term describing species that are in danger of becoming endangered.  a. extinct b.…

A: The IUCN Red List is the most sought after list which gives an account of the conservation status of…

Q: Primary Succession

A: Answer: A is very uncommon

Q: Organisms that we consider weeds are most likely to be found...? Group of answer choices a. in…

A: Answer- (b) are equally likely in all stages.  The ecological succession occurs in a sequence of…

Q: lo observe ecological succession after a forest fire, a scientist must observe the same ecosystem…

A: The change of species in a particular area or time is called as ecological succession. The time…

Q: Of the following statements about protected areas that havebeen established to preserve…

A: It is especially important to protect biodiversity hot spots because biodiversity hot spots are…

Q: Pork production is a 9 billion dollar industry for the state of North Carolina. However, the toxic…

A: The factory farms are responsible for the production of a large amount of solid wastes. The runoff…

Q: What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem? Group of answer choices a. an…

A: Ecology is the study of organisms and how they interact with the environment around them.  Different…

Q: QUESTION 7 A warmer world is least likely to result in ____.   a. a rise in sea level   b.…

A: The effects of climate change span are the physical environment  and human societies. It  includes…

Q: Inthe area of Glacier Bay, Alaska, the climax community is:a.hemlock forest.b.muskeg.c.hemlock…

A: Glacier Bay is a national park that is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. This park is preserved…

Q: About how much forest land is currently lost each year globally? A. About 3 million hectares B.…

A: Forest ecosystems are more biodiverse than other ecosystems, making them an important part of the…

Q: Which of the following best describes a keystone species? a. An organism, whose introduction causes…

A: Ecosystem processes are driven by the species in an ecosystem, the nature of the single species, and…

Q: The rocky shore shows the greatest level of biodiversity: a. Above the high tide line b. Between the…

A: Rocky shores are biologically rich areas. Species here have become accustomed to dealing with…

Q: Endangered Species will go extinct without: A Habitat Preservation B Breeding Programs to Increase…

A: Endangered species are those that are threatened by extinction. Species become endangered because of…

Q: Eagles and bears feed on spawning salmon. If shrimp are introducedthat compete with salmon for…

A: Shrimp serve an important function in the animal food chain, and without them, food webs would be…

Q: In Alaska Orcas (Killer Whales) have recently started eating sea otters in large numbers.…

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: Cameron lives on a farm in an

A: Cameron lives on a farm in an area that is far away from the city and surrounded by forest.New…

Q: Which of the following is a cause of the loss of Biodiversity? A. Massive exploitation of species…

A: Biodiversity is an ecological phenomenon that refers to the variety and variability of living…

Q: 4. A forest that formerly lost all of its trees to cutting, but has regrown, is properly called: A.…

A: Introduction The Forest Is A Complex Ecosystem Made Up Primarily Of Trees That Acts As A Buffer…

Q: Which aquatic area would be least impacted by human activity? Multiple Choice A) Salt marshes B)…

A: This question is about human activity.

Conservation Biology

The study of how to prevent the loss of biological diversity on the planet is called conservation. Biological diversity, also termed biodiversity, consists of various life forms found in a specific location or across the entire planet, including ecosystems, species, populations, and genes. Conservation thus aims to protect the diversity of life at all levels of biological organization.