Depletion Independent Practice

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10 questions
1

Analyze the graph, what has impacted the fish population from
1950-2006?

1

What would be a solution to solve the problem impacting the fish
population?

1

The killifish are freshwater fish that can tolerate polluted water and actually thrive in the environment. However, the Dwarf Gouramis fish do not thrive in polluted waters. Recently, a pond has become overly polluted where both these species co-exist. What most likely will happen to the biodiversity of the pond?

1

Soil and water quality can be affected by traditional farming practices. Water is impacted by a lack of oxygen in the water due to excess sediment from eroding soils containing organic matter that contributes to oxygen depletion in the water as it is not used in between crops. Which of the following best explains what the farmer may want to do to avoid the depletion of the biodiversity in the nearby water source?

1

The photograph pictures a forest that was recently cleared for a housing development that will benefit a community that is growing rapidly. How will building this housing development most likely impact the habitat?

1

Analyze the data, what is most likely the impact?

1

What is depletion?

2

Mining industries, energy generating plants, cars, and urbanization are depleting what? (Select 2)

1

T or F: Biodiversity is impacted by the depletion of natural resources.

1

T or F: Depletion of natural resources can be reduced through human activity.