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According to the pie chart, which cause results in the most extinctions?

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other
B
introduced species
C
habitat loss
D
hunting and poaching
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Which bar graph best represents the provided data?Cause of extinctionPercentage of total extinctionsIntroduced species39Habitat loss36Hunting and poaching23Other 2

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A bar graph titled Threats to Biodiversity shows cause of extinction on the horizontal axis and percent of total extinctions on the vertical axis. Introduced species, 39 percent; Hunting and poaching, 36 percent; Habitat loss, 23 percent; Other, 2 percent.
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A bar graph titled Threats to Biodiversity shows cause of extinction on the horizontal axis and percent of total extinctions on the vertical axis. Introduced species, 40 percent; Hunting and poaching, 20 percent; Habitat loss, 40 percent; Other, 0 percent.
Option B
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A bar graph titled Threats to Biodiversity shows cause of extinction on the horizontal axis and percent of total extinctions on the vertical axis. Introduced species, 39 percent; Hunting and poaching, 2 percent; Habitat loss, 36 percent; Other, 0 percent.
Option C
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A bar graph titled Threats to Biodiversity shows cause of extinction on the horizontal axis and percent of total extinctions on the vertical axis. Introduced species, 39 percent; Hunting and poaching, 23 percent; Habitat loss, 36 percent; Other, 2 percent.
Option D
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Rhinoceroses are being poached at a rate of two or three a week in Africa and Asia. Which type of diversity is being lost as the population of rhinoceroses becomes very small?

A
species diversity
B
genetic diversity
C
ecosystem diversity
D
fragmented diversity
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Which factor can cause secondary succession?

A
clear cutting
B
glacial melting
C
competition
D
predation
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On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington State experienced a huge volcanic eruption after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake. During the eruption, hot ash and pumice poured down the west, south, and east sides of the mountain, melting the snow and ice at the top of the volcano and producing volcanic mudflows. Which type of process first occurred in the ecosystem around Mount St. Helens after it erupted?

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primary succession
B
secondary succession
C
a climax community
D
species extinction
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In one species of bird, there are three varieties of feather color. What is this an example of?

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ecosystem diversity
B
species diversity
C
genetic diversity
D
color diversity
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Which disturbance would result in primary succession?

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harvesting wheat by using a combine harvester at the end of the growing season
B
controlled burning to stimulate the growth of forest trees such as sequoia
C
the formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off of the southern coast of Iceland
D
the effect of a large herd of elephants on the grasses and shrubs in an area
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How does a whale fall community affect ocean sediment?

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The decomposition of the whale enriches the sediment.
B
The remains of the whale pollute the sediment.
C
The sediment is transformed into food for mussels and crabs.
D
The bacteria that are attracted break down the sediment nearby.
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What is the role of a pioneer species in primary succession?

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to destroy parasites
B
to provide shade
C
to provide fruit
D
to produce the soil
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What is most likely to result immediately after a rainforest in Brazil is clear-cut?

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secondary succession
B
primary succession
C
a climax community
D
increased biodiversity

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