11 mark
Which of the following human activities has contributed most directly to species extinction in recent history?
Development of wind farms
Overfishing and habitat destruction
Use of electric vehicles
Space exploration
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Human Impacts on Biodiversity (College Board AP® Environmental Science): Exam Questions
9 mins9 questions
21 mark
Which of the following best explains how habitat fragmentation reduces biodiversity?
It causes sudden drops in global temperatures
It limits gene flow and isolates populations
It increases ecosystem productivity
It makes invasive species less likely to survive
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31 mark
Which of the following human actions would most effectively reduce biodiversity loss?
Removing all predators from ecosystems
Increasing pesticide use to eliminate pest species
Harvesting more fish to meet global demand
Expanding protected areas and wildlife corridors
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41 mark
Which of the following best describes a bottleneck effect in population genetics?
A population crash followed by a loss of genetic variation
An increase in genetic diversity due to gene flow
An invasive species outcompeting a native one
The overproduction of offspring in large populations
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51 mark
How do invasive species typically reduce biodiversity?
By improving genetic diversity in native species
By reducing habitat size through urbanization
By outcompeting or preying on native species
By increasing plant pollination rates
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61 mark
Which biome is currently experiencing the highest rate of biodiversity loss due to deforestation?
Tundra
Temperate deciduous forest
Tropical rainforest
Desert
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71 mark
The primary reason that small populations are more vulnerable to extinction is:
They reproduce too rapidly
They are more resistant to disease
They often become invasive
They have reduced genetic diversity and adaptability
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81 mark
Which of the following is an ecosystem service provided by high biodiversity?
Increased fossil fuel production
Natural pest control and pollination
Spread of invasive species
Higher rates of erosion
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91 mark
What is the primary goal of a biological corridor?
To separate species and prevent gene mixing
To promote ecotourism in protected areas
To allow species movement between fragmented habitats
To connect cities with wildlife zones for hunting
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