Question 1
what does the background extinction rate tell us?
a) how many organisms would go extinct if humans were not here
b) how many organisms that are "in the background" (as in, not charismatic megafauna) go extinct each year
c) how many organisms go extinct including due to human activity.
d) none of the above are true
question 2
what types of organisms are endangered?
a) all types except bacteria
b) just plants and animals
c) every type can become endangered.
d) charismatic megafauna
question 3
which of the following are the most endangered habitats?
a) tropical rainforests
b) temperate deciduous forests
c) coral reefs
d) a & c are both highly endangered.
question 4
when you drive a car, you are contributing
a) light pollution.
b) air pollution.
c) water pollution.
d) land pollution
question 5
a sewage spill would be
a) land pollution.
b) air pollution.
c) noise pollution.
d) thermal pollution.
question 6
which of the following is not a reason that light pollution could be harmful?
a) disruption of sea turtle reproduction
b) confusion of photosynthetic organisms
c) disruption of bird songs
d) disruption to migrating birds