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Climate Change and Habitat Destruction

Description: Climate Change and Habitat Destruction Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Volcanic eruptions

  3. Human activities

  4. Natural variations in the Earth's climate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, are releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which trap heat and cause the Earth's temperature to rise.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Oxygen

  4. Water vapor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas because it does not absorb and trap heat in the atmosphere like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor do.

How does climate change affect habitat destruction?

  1. It causes sea levels to rise, which inundates coastal habitats.

  2. It leads to more frequent and severe droughts, which can kill plants and animals.

  3. It causes changes in precipitation patterns, which can disrupt ecosystems.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can affect habitat destruction in a number of ways, including causing sea levels to rise, leading to more frequent and severe droughts, and causing changes in precipitation patterns.

Which of the following is an example of a habitat that is threatened by climate change?

  1. Coral reefs

  2. Rainforests

  3. Arctic sea ice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coral reefs, rainforests, and Arctic sea ice are all habitats that are threatened by climate change. Coral reefs are threatened by rising sea temperatures, which can cause coral bleaching and death. Rainforests are threatened by deforestation and climate change, which can lead to changes in precipitation patterns and increased temperatures. Arctic sea ice is threatened by rising temperatures, which is causing the ice to melt.

What can be done to reduce habitat destruction caused by climate change?

  1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Protect and restore forests

  3. Promote sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting and restoring forests, and promoting sustainable agriculture are all important steps that can be taken to reduce habitat destruction caused by climate change.

What is the term for the loss of biodiversity due to human activities?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habitat destruction is the term for the loss of biodiversity due to human activities, such as deforestation, urbanization, and pollution.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of habitat destruction?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Increased risk of flooding

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Soil erosion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Habitat destruction can lead to loss of biodiversity, increased risk of flooding, and soil erosion, but it does not improve air quality.

What is the term for the process by which a species becomes extinct?

  1. Extirpation

  2. Endangerment

  3. Extinction

  4. Vulnerability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Extinction is the term for the process by which a species becomes extinct, meaning that there are no more living members of that species left on Earth.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to habitat destruction?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, can cause habitat destruction, but they are not a direct result of human activities.

What is the term for the process by which a species' population size decreases?

  1. Decline

  2. Extirpation

  3. Endangerment

  4. Vulnerability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decline is the term for the process by which a species' population size decreases.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. More frequent and severe droughts

  3. Increased risk of flooding

  4. Improved air quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can lead to rising sea levels, more frequent and severe droughts, and increased risk of flooding, but it does not improve air quality.

What is the term for the process by which a species' population size increases?

  1. Recovery

  2. Reintroduction

  3. Restoration

  4. Rehabilitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recovery is the term for the process by which a species' population size increases.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Burning of fossil fuels

  3. Volcanic eruptions

  4. Natural variations in the Earth's climate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural variations in the Earth's climate can cause short-term changes in temperature and precipitation, but they are not a major contributor to long-term climate change.

What is the term for the process by which a species is brought back from the brink of extinction?

  1. Recovery

  2. Reintroduction

  3. Restoration

  4. Rehabilitation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recovery is the term for the process by which a species is brought back from the brink of extinction.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of habitat destruction?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Increased risk of flooding

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Soil erosion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Habitat destruction can lead to loss of biodiversity, increased risk of flooding, and soil erosion, but it does not improve air quality.

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