All Middle School Life Science Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
What is Biodiversity?
the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of the same species of plants and animals
the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of animals
the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals.
the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of plants
the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals.
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals.
Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #1 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
Which of these is NOT a way humans can help maintain biodiversity?
overfishing
sustainable practices
invasive species management
reforestation
overfishing
The answer is "overfishing."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #2 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
Which of these is a reason humans should maintain biodiversity?
healthy food and clean water
economic value
ecosystem services
all of these
all of these
The answer is "all of these." Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #2 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
What are ecosystem services?
services or jobs that people have to help maintain biodiversity
resources humans use that are not provided by ecosystems
resources humans use that are provided by ecosystems
anything humans do that benefit ecosystems
resources humans use that are provided by ecosystems
The answer is "resources humans use that are provided by ecosystems"
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #3 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
What is one way humans can help restore habitats?
introducing a new animal to get rid of the bugs
hunting native species of animal and using all of the parts
planting native grasses and flowers
planting new plants that are decorative and nice to look at
planting native grasses and flowers
The answer is planting native grasses and flowers because this is the only activity which helps the environment return to its natural state.
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #4 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
Which of the following is the most immediate and direct impact of deforestation?
climate change
loss of native biodiversity
eutrophication of surrounding bodies of water
industrialization and ozone depletion
loss of native biodiversity
The answer is "loss of native biodiversity."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #5 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
Planting a tree for every tree you cut down is an example of:
good conservation practice for renewable natural resources
tragedy of the commons
environmental negligence
good conversation practice for nonrenewable natural resources
good conservation practice for renewable natural resources
The answer is "good conservation practice for renewable resources."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #3 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
What is one environmental cost of industrialization?
advances in agricultural technology
increase in energy demands and use of fossil fuels
decrease in the amount of carbon emissions
decrease the need for finite natural resources
increase in energy demands and use of fossil fuels
The answer is "increase in energy demands and use of fossil fuels."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #4 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
Which factor would ecologists NOT consider when evaluating the impact of human activities on a particular ecosystem?
location of factories and neighborhoods
Ultraviolet light index
level of biodiversity
water quality
Ultraviolet light index
The answer is "Ultraviolet light index." While the light from the sun IS an environmental factor, it is not affected by human activities.
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Example Question #5 : Describe How Humans Can Help Maintain Biodiversity
A factory accidentally allows some of the runoff waste to enter a nearby river. The waste contains toxic chemicals like PCBs. How would this likely affect the fish in the river?
The population of fish would increase.
The carrying capacity for fish would increase in the river.
The temperature of the river would increase.
Some fish may be unfit to eat.
Some fish may be unfit to eat.
The answer is "Some fish may be unfit to eat."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
All Middle School Life Science Resources
