Choose the correct answer for each question. Each question has one correct answer among the four options.
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What is the primary cause of habitat destruction?
- A. Climate change
- B. Urban development
- C. Natural disasters
- D. Pollution
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Which of the following is considered an invasive species?
- A. Bald eagle
- B. Red fox
- C. Asian carp
- D. American bison
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What effect does pollution have on biodiversity?
- A. Increases genetic variation
- B. Enhances ecosystem productivity
- C. Diminishes species populations
- D. Promotes species resilience
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Overexploitation of species refers to:
- A. Using species for food and recreation without limits
- B. Preventing species from reproducing
- C. Conserving species by breeding them in captivity
- D. Reducing the number of species in an area
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Which factor is a significant contributor to climate change?
- A. Deforestation
- B. Natural selection
- C. Overgrazing
- D. Biodiversity preservation
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Why are wetlands critical for biodiversity?
- A. They produce fresh water
- B. They support a wide variety of species and ecosystems
- C. They are primarily for recreational use
- D. They do not register changes in climate
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Which human activity directly affects the population decline of many marine species?
- A. Fishing regulations
- B. Aquaculture
- C. Overfishing
- D. Conservation efforts
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What is the term used for the loss of a species from a particular habitat or the entire planet?
- A. Extinction
- B. Endangerment
- C. Extirpation
- D. Preservation
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Which type of pollution primarily affects aquatic ecosystems?
- A. Light pollution
- B. Plastic pollution
- C. Noise pollution
- D. Thermal pollution
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What role do protected areas play in biodiversity conservation?
- A. They limit access to recreational activities
- B. They provide a habitat for endangered species
- C. They maximize industrial development
- D. They increase human activities in nature
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What is an example of a consequence of climate change on biodiversity?
- A. Increased species adaptability
- B. Faster migration of species
- C. Habitat loss for polar bears
- D. Enhanced growth of coral reefs
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Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity due to agriculture?
- A. Crop rotation
- B. Monoculture farming
- C. Organic farming
- D. Permaculture practices
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How does urban development threaten biodiversity?
- A. By creating wildlife corridors
- B. Through habitat fragmentation and loss
- C. By enabling species to thrive
- D. By increasing biodiversity
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What is the term for the practice of planting non-native species to boost local agriculture?
- A. Agroforestry
- B. Monoculture
- C. Bioengineering
- D. Bio-invasions
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Which of the following practices helps to protect biodiversity?
- A. Building roads through wildlife habitats
- B. Promoting illegal wildlife trade
- C. Supporting sustainable fishing
- D. Pesticide use
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Which of the following contributes most to the phenomenon known as "ocean acidification"?
- A. Increased salt concentration
- B. Rising carbon dioxide levels
- C. Plastic waste
- D. Overpopulation of marine life
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What is a direct consequence of habitat destruction for animals?
- A. Increased survival rates
- B. Food scarcity and displacement
- C. Enhanced reproductive success
- D. Expanded territories
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Which of the following is an example of a conservation effort aimed at preserving biodiversity?
- A. The establishment of national parks
- B. Building more shopping malls
- C. Clearing forests for agriculture
- D. Increasing fossil fuel extraction
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What is the primary aim of the Endangered Species Act?
- A. To promote hunting and fishing
- B. To protect critically threatened species
- C. To allow for unrestricted development
- D. To eliminate invasive species
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Which activity can lead to genetic diversity loss in a population?
- A. Conservation breeding programs
- B. Habitat restoration efforts
- C. Habitat fragmentation
- D. Ecotourism