Question

1. match the type of habitat loss with its definition. write the letters on the lines. (2.1)

habitat fragmentation
habitat degradation
habitat destruction
a. act of polluting or otherwise altering a habitat until the quality of the habitat can no longer support life
b. act of complete loss of habitat through direct human involvement
c. breaking up habitats to the point where the habitat can no longer remain functional

1. match the vocabulary with the definition. write the letters on the lines. (2.2)

aquatic
terrestrial
phytoplankton
crustaceans
a. floating algae
b. related to soil or dry land
c. invertebrate aquatic animals
d. related to water

1. describe urban sprawl: (2.1)
2. in which habitat would heavy grazers and burrowing animals most likely be found? (2.2)
3. what are the 5 factors needed for an area to be considered a habitat? (2.1)
4. food, water, and wood are all examples of which of the following services provided by habitats—provisional, cultural, regulating, or supporting? (2.1)
5. pollination and converting carbon dioxide to plant tissue are examples of which of the following services provided by habitats—provisional, cultural, regulating, or supporting? (2.1)

Explanation:

1. Habitat fragmentation is the breaking - up of habitats so they are no longer functional (c). Habitat degradation is the act of polluting or altering a habitat until it can't support life (a). Habitat destruction is the complete loss of habitat due to direct human involvement (b).
2. Aquatic is related to water (d). Terrestrial is related to soil or dry land (b). Phytoplankton are floating algae (a). Crustaceans are invertebrate aquatic animals (c).
3. Urban sprawl is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural or natural landscapes.
4. Heavy grazers and burrowing animals are most likely found in grassland habitats.
5. Five factors for an area to be a habitat are food, water, shelter, space, and the right climate.
6. Food, water, and wood are examples of provisional services provided by habitats as they are resources that can be extracted.
7. Pollination and converting carbon dioxide to plant tissue are examples of regulating services as they help maintain ecological balance.

Answer:

1. Habitat fragmentation - c, Habitat degradation - a, Habitat destruction - b
2. Aquatic - d, Terrestrial - b, Phytoplankton - a, Crustaceans - c
3. Uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural or natural landscapes.
4. Grassland habitats.
5. Food, water, shelter, space, right climate.
6. Provisional services.
7. Regulating services.