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Threats to Ecosystem Services: Habitat Loss, Pollution, Climate Change, and Invasive Species

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the various threats to ecosystem services, including habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a major cause of habitat loss?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Urbanization

  3. Agriculture

  4. Mining


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Deforestation, urbanization, agriculture, and mining are all major causes of habitat loss.

What is the primary source of water pollution?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. Oil spills


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agricultural runoff is the primary source of water pollution, contributing to eutrophication and contamination with pesticides and fertilizers.

Which gas is the primary contributor to climate change?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. Fluorinated gases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary contributor to climate change, accounting for approximately 64% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the main mechanism by which invasive species impact ecosystems?

  1. Competition with native species

  2. Predation of native species

  3. Transmission of diseases to native species

  4. Hybridization with native species


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Invasive species can impact ecosystems through competition with native species, predation of native species, transmission of diseases to native species, and hybridization with native species.

Which of the following is an example of a habitat loss-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Reduced water purification

  3. Increased soil erosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat loss can lead to loss of biodiversity, reduced water purification, increased soil erosion, and other threats to ecosystem services.

What is the primary source of air pollution in urban areas?

  1. Vehicle emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Power plants

  4. Construction activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vehicle emissions are the primary source of air pollution in urban areas, contributing to smog, acid rain, and respiratory problems.

Which of the following is an example of a climate change-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Coral bleaching

  2. Shifts in species distribution

  3. Increased frequency of extreme weather events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change can lead to coral bleaching, shifts in species distribution, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and other threats to ecosystem services.

What is the main mechanism by which invasive species alter ecosystem structure and function?

  1. Competition with native species for resources

  2. Predation of native species

  3. Transmission of diseases to native species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invasive species can alter ecosystem structure and function through competition with native species for resources, predation of native species, transmission of diseases to native species, and other mechanisms.

Which of the following is an example of a pollution-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Eutrophication of water bodies

  2. Acidification of oceans

  3. Smog formation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution can lead to eutrophication of water bodies, acidification of oceans, smog formation, and other threats to ecosystem services.

What is the primary mechanism by which climate change impacts ecosystems?

  1. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns

  2. Sea level rise

  3. Ocean acidification

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change impacts ecosystems through changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, sea level rise, ocean acidification, and other mechanisms.

Which of the following is an example of an invasive species-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Displacement of native species

  2. Transmission of diseases to native species

  3. Hybridization with native species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invasive species can displace native species, transmit diseases to native species, hybridize with native species, and pose other threats to ecosystem services.

What is the main mechanism by which pollution impacts ecosystems?

  1. Direct toxicity to organisms

  2. Alteration of habitat structure and function

  3. Disruption of ecosystem processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution can impact ecosystems through direct toxicity to organisms, alteration of habitat structure and function, disruption of ecosystem processes, and other mechanisms.

Which of the following is an example of a habitat loss-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Reduced water purification

  3. Increased soil erosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat loss can lead to loss of biodiversity, reduced water purification, increased soil erosion, and other threats to ecosystem services.

What is the primary mechanism by which invasive species alter ecosystem structure and function?

  1. Competition with native species for resources

  2. Predation of native species

  3. Transmission of diseases to native species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invasive species can alter ecosystem structure and function through competition with native species for resources, predation of native species, transmission of diseases to native species, and other mechanisms.

Which of the following is an example of a pollution-induced threat to ecosystem services?

  1. Eutrophication of water bodies

  2. Acidification of oceans

  3. Smog formation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution can lead to eutrophication of water bodies, acidification of oceans, smog formation, and other threats to ecosystem services.

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