Q.1.
Which of the following are examples of renewable resources...
Q.2.
Almost ____ of the world's species are found in 5 biodiversity hotspots.
Q.3.
Biodiversity Hotspots are areas around the world where there are high levels of endemic species.
Q.4.
An ENDEMIC species is only found in one specific geographic location.
Q.5.
The use of a oil-eating bacteria to clean up an oil spill way is an example of:
Q.6.
The use of a resource at a rate that can be replaced or recycled is called ____________ use.
Q.7.
Any natural resource available in limited amounts or replaced extremely slowly by natural processes is called:
Q.8.
Resources that are found on Earth in limited amounts or those that are replaced by natural processes over extremely long periods of time.
Q.9.
Resources that are replaced by natural processes faster than they are consumed.
Q.10.
Using resources at a rate in which they can be replacedor recycled while preserving the long-term environmental health of the biosphere.
Q.11.
These often reproduce in large numbers because of a lack of predators, and become over-powering in their new habitat.
Q.12.
Nonnative species that are either intentionally orunintentionally transported to a new habitat.
Q.13.
In this phenomenon, the algae use up the oxygen supply during their rapid growth and after their deaths during the decaying process. Other organisms in the water suffocate.
Q.14.
Occurs when substances rich in nitrogen andphosphorus flow into waterways, causing extensivealgae growth.
Q.15.
Sulfur and nitrogen compounds react with water andother substances in the air to form sulfuric acid andnitric acid.
Q.16.
The declining population of one species can affect an entireecosystem.
Q.17.
Atmospheric chemical changes that threaten biodiversityand global stability.
Q.18.
The destruction of habitat, such as the clearing of tropical rain forests, has a direct impact on global biodiversity.
Q.19.
If a habitat is destroyed or disrupted, the native species might have to relocate or they will die.
Q.20.
Excessive use, of species that have economic value is a factor increasing the current rate of extinction.