In paragraph 3, which of the following is not a primary driver of biodiversity loss?
a. climate change c. invasive species
b. ecosystems d. overharvesting
Ques. 2The tiger may not be salvageable in the wildbut the tiger shark may well be . The word salvageable
could be replaced by which of the following?
a. able to be rescued c. extinct
b. dangerous d. savage
Ques. 3The scientists also argued that these reserves had to be designed with climate change in mind, so that species escaping high temperatures or low pH would be able to find refuge.
A synonym for the word refuge is
a. cooler water. c. other animals of the same species.
b. food. d. safe haven.
Ques. 4At the same time, carbon emissions are altering the chemistry of seawater, making it more acidic . The
word altering could be replaced by which of the following?
a. changing c. maintaining
b. destroying d. preserving
Ques. 5According to Loren McClenachan , it is time to close the gap between
a. extinct and living creatures. c. temperatures on land and in the sea.
b. global efforts and local efforts to save the oceans. d. the conservation of land and sea.
Ques. 6The main idea of the article is that
a. damage to the ocean is ignored by mining interests.
b. human activity only affects terrestrial animals.
c. ocean damage caused by human activities is threatening many ocean species.
d. polar bears and penguins have been the most threatened.
Ques. 7A _____is an explanation of concepts and relationships.
a. table of contents c. glossary
b. graphic aid d. sidebar
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