Biodiversity Answers

A scientist is studying the biodiversity of an ecosystem that has a cool climate. The scientist counts the number and types of organisms in a 5 foot by 5 foot area. She finds that the ecosystem has very low biodiversity. Another scientist studies the same ecosystem. He counts the number and types of organisms in a 1,000 foot by 1,000 foot area and finds that the ecosystem has high biodiversity.

Which is a disadvantage of captive breeding?

Meg researched the biodiversity in four water ecosystems.W - low niche diversity and warm water temperatures X - low niche diversity and cold water temperatures Y - high niche diversity and cold water temperatures Z - high niche diversity and warm water temperatures

Several years ago, fish from Asia were introduced into ponds in the United States. They have rapidly grown in numbers and use up a lot of the food and habitats of other fish that are natural to the United States.

a lawhabitat preservationa nonnative speciescaptive breeding

Although it is against the law, people hunt and capture mountain gorillas in Africa. They sell the baby gorillas for large sums of money.

The chart shows information about four ecosystems. Ecosystem Data EcosystemAverage Year-Round Temperature (°F)Niche DiversitySize (square miles)W35medium140X74high100Y46high75Z87low60

Which are examples of habitat destruction? Check all that apply.poachingdeforestationcaptive breedingwildfirespollution

Which best compares habitat preservation and laws that protect biodiversity?

In what ways have members of the gray whale species been affected by efforts to protect biodiversity? Check all that apply.They are currently endangered and almost extinct.Their numbers have increased because of the Endangered Species Act.Their numbers have increased mostly due to captive breeding.They are still being hunted, and their numbers are declining.They are an example of protecting biodiversity through the passage of laws.