Question

1. oil spills are an example of which of the following types of habitat loss - fragmentation, degradation, or destruction? (2.1)
2. which of the following is not a main cause of habitat loss? (2.1)

a. urban sprawl
b. climate change
c. biodiversity
d. energy development

1. what percentage of the earth’s surface is covered by marine habitats? (2.2)
2. describe how a river is formed and where the water flows into: (2.2)
3. the arctic circle is most likely to have which type of habitat - tundra, taiga, grasslands, or desert? (2.2)
4. which of the following countries do not have a taiga habitat? (2.2)

a. russia
b. mongolia
c. china
d. egypt

1. what are the three main types of habitats? (2.2)
2. what was the name of the first established national park? (2.3)
3. which of the following wildlife populations was known to significantly decline in number due to market hunting and loss of habitat? (2.3)

a. virginia opossum
b. grizzly bear
c. white - tailed deer
d. striped skunk

1. in what year was the pelican island national refuge system in florida created? (2.3)

Explanation:

1. Oil spills contaminate habitats, causing degradation.
2. Biodiversity is the variety of life, not a cause of habitat loss. Urban sprawl, climate change, and energy development can cause habitat loss.
3. Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, with marine habitats being a major part.
4. A river forms from the collection of water from precipitation, melting snow etc. and flows into oceans, lakes or other rivers.
5. The Arctic Circle has a tundra habitat due to its cold - climate and low vegetation.
6. Taiga is a boreal forest habitat. Egypt, being in a more arid and desert - like region, does not have a taiga habitat. Russia, Mongolia, and China have areas of taiga.
7. The three main types of habitats are terrestrial (land), aquatic (water), and aerial (air).
8. Yellowstone National Park was the first established national park.
9. Grizzly bears have seen significant population declines due to market hunting and habitat loss.
10. The Pelican Island National Refuge System in Florida was created in 1903.

Answer:

1. Degradation
2. C. Biodiversity
3. Approximately 71%
4. A river is formed from the collection of water from sources like precipitation and melting snow. It flows into oceans, lakes or other rivers.
5. Tundra
6. D. Egypt
7. Terrestrial, Aquatic, Aerial
8. Yellowstone National Park
9. B. grizzly bear
10. 1903