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Extinction of Species MCQs
Extinction of Species MCQs (multiple-choice questions) explores various aspects of species extinction, covering topics such as causes, consequences, conservation efforts, and extinction rates.
So if you’re studying for an exam or seeking to deepen your understanding of ecology and conservation biology, these MCQs offer valuable learning opportunities for students and enthusiasts alike.
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MCQ on Extinction of Species
A _ species is a foreign species that’s brought into a new environment
Endangered
extinct
introduced
None of these
introduced
Introduced species that are very aggressive and take over habitats are called _ species
invasive
Endangered
extinct
recessive
invasive
Invasive species often have a large environmental impact and cause the numbers of _ species to decline
Endangered
extinct
recessive
native
native
The extinction of species refers to the permanent loss of a particular group of organisms from Earth. This loss can occur due to various factors, including habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.
One example of an invasive species is?
Sea urchin
water hyacinth
Starfish
cow
water hyacinth
Water hyacinth was introduced into the _ during the 1884 exposition in New Orleans
American South
South france
South italy
South brazil
American South
Water hyacinth was introduced into the american south during the _ exposition in New Orleans
1897
1907
1884
1926
1884
Water hyacinth was introduced into the american south during the 1884 exposition in _
Indiana
New Orleans
Chicago
california
Exploring the extinction of species
New Orleans
Many scientists believe Earth is experiencing its __ mass extinction
1st
5th
4th
6th
6th
The most famous mass extinction event is the one that occurred about __ million years ago and included the extinction of the dinosaurs
20
200
65
1000
65
Some species are so connected with other organisms in their environment that their extinction changes the entire composition of species in the area. Species that have such great effects on the balance of other species in their environment are called _ species
invasive
Endangered
extinct
keystone
keystone
An example of a keystone species is?
purple seastar
Sea urchin
water hyacinth
Starfish
purple seastar
One way biologists can monitor the health of particular environments and the organisms that live in them is by measuring the success of _ species
Endangered
extinct
keystone
Indicator
Indicator
species whose presence or absence in an environment gives information about that environment are _ species?
Endangered
extinct
keystone
indicator
indicator
The Great Law of the _ says that “people must consider the impact of their actions not just on the current generation, but on future generations that aren’t yet born.
Scleiden
schwann
Iroquois
pasteur
Iroquois
