Ecosystems Learning Quizzes: Explore the Interconnectedness of Life

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of an ecosystem?

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Manufactured products

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Living organisms (biotic factors)

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Non-living factors (abiotic factors)

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Energy flow

Question 2

Which of the following is a tertiary consumer in a food web?

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Hawk

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

Question 3

Which of the following processes releases nitrogen back into the atmosphere?

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Denitrification

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Nitrification

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Ammonification

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Nitrogen fixation

Question 4

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in aquatic ecosystems?

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Excess nutrient input

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Increased water temperature

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Reduced oxygen levels

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Habitat loss

Question 5

What is the term for a graphical representation of energy transfer between trophic levels?

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Energy pyramid

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Food web

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Trophic cascade

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Ecosystem model

Question 6

Which of the following is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem

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A species that is at the top of the food chain

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A species that is abundant and widely distributed

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A species that is threatened or endangered

Question 7

In a food chain, which organism is responsible for producing its own food?

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Plant

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Deer

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Fox

Question 8

In a grassland ecosystem, the correct sequence of organisms in a food chain is:

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Grass → Rabbit → Hawk

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Grass → Hawk → Rabbit

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Rabbit → Grass → Hawk

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Hawk → Grass → Rabbit

Question 9

The primary source of energy for the majority of ecosystems on Earth is:

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Sunlight

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Fossil fuels

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Bacteria

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Wind

Question 10

Which of the following nutrients is essential for plant growth and undergoes cycling within ecosystems?

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 11

The human activity that has the most significant negative impact on ecosystems is:

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Deforestation

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Sustainable agriculture

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Water conservation

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Renewable energy production

Question 12

If an apex predator is removed from an ecosystem, the likely consequence is:

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Increased population of prey species

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Decreased population of herbivores

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Improved plant growth

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No significant impact

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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Competition for resources

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Soil pH

Question 14

The diagram that represents the interconnected feeding relationships within an ecosystem is known as a:

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Food web

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Food pyramid

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Trophic level diagram

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Energy flow chart

Question 15

A consequence of biodiversity loss in an ecosystem is:

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Reduced ecosystem resilience

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Increased ecosystem stability

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Improved water quality

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Enhanced soil fertility

Question 16

What is the maximum population size that an ecosystem can support over time?

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Carrying capacity

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Population growth rate

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Biodiversity

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Energy flow

Question 17

In a food web, which group of organisms typically occupies the highest trophic level?

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Tertiary consumers

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Producers

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Primary consumers

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Secondary consumers

Question 18

Which process transforms nitrogen gas into a form usable by plants?

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Nitrogen fixation

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Nitrification

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Denitrification

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Ammonification

Question 19

Which of the following describes a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit?

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Mutualism

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Predator-prey

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

Question 20

What is the term for the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Decomposition

Question 21

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Breaking down organic matter

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Producing food for other organisms

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Providing shelter for animals

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Regulating climate

Question 22

In a food chain, which organism plays the role of producing food using sunlight?

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Fox

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Bacteria

Question 23

Starting from the Sun, what is the correct sequence of energy flow in an ecosystem?

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Producers → Primary Consumers → Secondary Consumers → Top Predators

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Top Predators → Secondary Consumers → Primary Consumers → Producers

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Producers → Primary Consumers → Secondary Consumers → Decomposers

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Decomposers → Producers → Primary Consumers → Top Predators

Question 24

Which essential nutrient is recycled through the nitrogen cycle?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon

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Phosphorus

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Potassium

Question 25

Which type of relationship benefits both organisms involved?

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Mutualism

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Predation

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Competition

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Parasitism

Question 26

What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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To break down organic matter and release nutrients

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To produce food for primary consumers

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To regulate the population of other organisms

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To provide shelter for other organisms

Question 27

What is the term used to describe a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?

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Population

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Community

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Ecosystem

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Biome

Question 28

What do the arrows in a food web represent?

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Energy flow

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Nutrient cycling

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Symbiotic relationships

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Decomposition pathways

Question 29

What does the concept of carrying capacity refer to?

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The maximum population size an ecosystem can support

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The rate at which a population grows

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The average lifespan of an organism

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The number of predators in an ecosystem

Question 30

Which characteristic is NOT associated with an ecosystem?

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Complete isolation from the surrounding environment

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Interconnectedness of living organisms

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Constant flow of energy

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Cycling of nutrients

Question 31

In a food chain, which organism occupies the highest trophic level and feeds on other organisms?

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Top predators

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Producers

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Primary consumers

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Secondary consumers

Question 32

What is the process called by which nutrients are released back into the soil?

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Decomposition

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

Question 33

A food web differs from a food chain because it:

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Shows interconnected feeding relationships

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Includes more organisms

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Represents a different ecosystem

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Predicts population dynamics

Question 34

Ecological succession refers to:

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Gradual changes in the composition of species within a community over time

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Abrupt replacement of one community by another

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Introduction of new species into a community

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Periodic increase and decrease in the abundance of species

Question 35

Which of the following is an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

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Sunlight

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Grass

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Deer

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Bacteria

Question 36

What is a common effect of too many nutrients (eutrophication) in a lake or river?

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Less oxygen in the water

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More different types of plants and animals

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Clearer water

Question 37

In the provided food web, which species plays the critical role of a keystone species?

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Fox

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Grass

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Rabbit

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Hawk

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of an ecosystem?

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Plastic waste

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Interactions between organisms and their environment

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Living organisms

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Non-living physical and chemical factors

Question 39

In a food chain, which organism is primarily responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy?

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Producer

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Predator

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Decomposer

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Consumer

Question 40

Which of the following processes is responsible for releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as a byproduct?

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Cellular respiration

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Nitrogen fixation

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Photosynthesis

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Decomposition

Question 41

Which of the following human activities poses a significant threat to biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction

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Sustainable agriculture practices

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Renewable energy development

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Wildlife conservation efforts

Question 42

Which characteristic is indicative of a stable and balanced ecosystem?

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Relatively constant population sizes

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Significant fluctuations in resource availability

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Rapid species turnover rates

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Excessive human intervention

Question 43

Which type of organism, within a food web, has the potential to occupy multiple trophic levels?

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Omnivore

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Primary consumer

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Top predator

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Producer

Question 44

Which of the following factors can limit the growth of a population in an ecosystem?

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Limited food resources

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Unlimited availability of resources

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Absence of natural predators

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Favorable environmental conditions

Question 45

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Minerals

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Groundwater

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Fossil fuels

Question 46

Which potential consequence of climate change is likely to have significant impacts on ecosystems?

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Shifts in species' geographic distributions

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Improved air quality

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Enhanced biodiversity

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Increased crop yields

Question 47

Which of the following is a commonly employed strategy for sustainable ecosystem management?

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Establishing protected areas

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Overexploiting natural resources

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Encouraging deforestation

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Introducing invasive species