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Endemism and Species Distribution

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What is endemism?

  1. The occurrence of a species in a particular geographic area and nowhere else

  2. The occurrence of a species in multiple geographic areas

  3. The occurrence of a species in a particular habitat and nowhere else

  4. The occurrence of a species in multiple habitats

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endemism is the ecological state of a species being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation, or other defined zone, or habitat type.

Which of the following is an example of an endemic species?

  1. The giant panda

  2. The African elephant

  3. The blue whale

  4. The common sparrow

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The giant panda is an endemic species to China, meaning it is only found in that country.

What is the main cause of endemism?

  1. Geographic isolation

  2. Climate change

  3. Habitat destruction

  4. Pollution

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geographic isolation is the main cause of endemism, as it prevents species from interbreeding with other populations of the same species.

Which of the following is an example of a geographic barrier that can lead to endemism?

  1. A mountain range

  2. A river

  3. A desert

  4. An ocean

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above can be geographic barriers that can lead to endemism.

What is the relationship between endemism and biodiversity?

  1. Endemism is a measure of biodiversity

  2. Biodiversity is a measure of endemism

  3. Endemism and biodiversity are independent of each other

  4. Endemism and biodiversity are positively correlated

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endemism and biodiversity are positively correlated, meaning that areas with high levels of endemism also tend to have high levels of biodiversity.

Which of the following is a threat to endemism?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Invasive species

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are threats to endemism.

What can be done to protect endemic species?

  1. Conserve their habitats

  2. Control invasive species

  3. Reduce climate change

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can be done to protect endemic species.

Which of the following is an example of a species distribution?

  1. The geographic range of a species

  2. The number of individuals of a species in a given area

  3. The density of a species in a given area

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of species distributions.

What is the main factor that determines the distribution of a species?

  1. Climate

  2. Habitat

  3. Competition

  4. Predation

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are factors that can determine the distribution of a species.

Which of the following is an example of a species with a wide distribution?

  1. The common sparrow

  2. The giant panda

  3. The blue whale

  4. The kakapo

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The common sparrow is an example of a species with a wide distribution, as it is found in many parts of the world.

Which of the following is an example of a species with a narrow distribution?

  1. The giant panda

  2. The African elephant

  3. The blue whale

  4. The kakapo

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The kakapo is an example of a species with a narrow distribution, as it is only found in New Zealand.

What is the relationship between species distribution and endemism?

  1. Endemism is a measure of species distribution

  2. Species distribution is a measure of endemism

  3. Endemism and species distribution are independent of each other

  4. Endemism and species distribution are positively correlated

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Endemism and species distribution are positively correlated, meaning that areas with high levels of endemism also tend to have high levels of species distribution.

Which of the following is a threat to species distribution?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Invasive species

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are threats to species distribution.

What can be done to protect species distribution?

  1. Conserve their habitats

  2. Control invasive species

  3. Reduce climate change

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can be done to protect species distribution.

What is the importance of endemism and species distribution?

  1. They contribute to biodiversity

  2. They provide ecosystem services

  3. They have cultural and aesthetic value

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are reasons why endemism and species distribution are important.

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