The map shows the location of a nature preserve and the surrounding area. The preserve is an ecoystem that is home to several endangered species.
The homeowners from the nearby housing developmnet plant 50 trees of different varieties between their houses and the nature preserve. This in an example of a -
negative impact
positive impact
About 65% of Virginia is covered by forests. Which of the following would be a result of removing forests in Virginia?
populations of woodland animals would decrease
storm runoff would decrease
air pollution would decrease
Which of these animals is most likely to be found living and feeding on the forest floors of Virginia?
bat
trout
deer mouse
All of the populations of species in an area make up a -
region
family
community
Ecosystems are made of living and nonliving elements. Which of the following would be the nonliving parts of an ecosystem?
sun, plants, soil
wind, sun, soil
sun, soil, people
Which of the descriptions below is an example of a specific plant population?
all of the redwood trees in a certain forest
one of the redwood trees in a certain forest
all the redwood, oak and spruce trees in a forest
What observation can be made about this picture?
The gravel driveway will allow rain to soak into the ground.
The dirt pile will wash down the hillside during the next storm.
There are stepping stones leading to the front door.