Question 1

Question

A) Which activity might reduce habitat loss? (1 point)
replacing golf courses with farms
spreading out the human population
removing invasive species
draining a wetland to plant fruit trees
Question 2
A) What effect do algae blooms have on ocean ecosystems? (1 point)
increased fish population
increased underwater plant population
decreased carbon dioxide in the water
decreased oxygen in the water
Question 3
A) Which of the following do researchers think is a primary factor in the decrease of North
American bird populations? (1 point)
Decreased hunting of predator species
Changes in farming practices such as draining wetlands and pesticide use
Recreational hunting of bird species such as waterfowl
A decrease in conservation efforts
Question 4
A) The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic
event may benefit this plant? (1 point)
fire
flood
tornado
drought

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1
A) Which activity might reduce habitat loss?
Answer: removing invasive species

Question 2
A) What effect do algae blooms have on ocean ecosystems?
Answer: decreased oxygen in the water

Question 3
A) Which of the following do researchers think is a primary factor in the decrease of North American bird populations?
Answer: Changes in farming practices such as draining wetlands and pesticide use

Question 4
A) The cones of lodgepole pine trees release their seeds when exposed to heat. Which abiotic event may benefit this plant?
Answer: fire