1. Worth $100 Most of the living species known to science a.are large mammals. b.live in deserts. c.live in the developing countries. d.are insects.

2. Most of the living species known to science a.are large mammals. b.live in deserts. c.live in the developing countries. d.are insects. Worth $100

3. Worth $200.00 Of the following threats to biodiversity, the one that is the biggest problem today. a.poaching b.invasive exotic species c.pollution d.habitat destruction and fragmentation

4. Of the following threats to biodiversity, the one that is the biggest problem today. a.poaching b.invasive exotic species c.pollution d.habitat destruction and fragmentation. Worth $200.00

5. Worth $300 Some species are so important to the function of an ecosystem that they are called a.threatened species. b.keystone species. c.endangered species. d.extinct species.

6. Some species are so important to the function of an ecosystem that they are called a.threatened species. b.keystone species. c.endangered species. d.extinct species. Worth $300

7. Worth $500 Biodiversity hotspots are a.ecosystems that are found near the equator with a warm climate. b.areas with low species diversity. c.not found in Madagascar. d.the most threatened areas of high species diversity.

8. Biodiversity hotspots are a.ecosystems that are found near the equator with a warm climate. b.areas with low species diversity. c.not found in Madagascar. d.the most threatened areas of high species diversity. Worth $500

9. Worth $1000 A mass extinction is a.a rapid increase in biodiversity. b.the introduction of exotic species. c.the loss of many species in a short period of time. d.the rapid decrease of one species.

10. A mass extinction is a.a rapid increase in biodiversity. b.the introduction of exotic species. c.the loss of many species in a short period of time. d.the rapid decrease of one species. Worth $1000

11. Worth $2000 The primary cause of mass extinction has historically been (millions of years ago) a.severe climate change. b.introduction of exotic species. c.habit destruction. d.pollution.

12. The primary cause of mass extinction has historically been (millions of years ago) a.severe climate change. b.introduction of exotic species. c.habit destruction. d.pollution. Worth $2000

13. Worth $4000 Which of the following describes the term biodiversity? a.the differences between populations of species. b.the variety of habitats found in an ecosystem. c.the variety of species in a given area. d.the differences in niches of a species in a given area.

14. Which of the following describes the term biodiversity? a.the differences between populations of species. b.the variety of habitats found in an ecosystem. c.the variety of species in a given area. d.the differences in niches of a species in a given area. Worth $4000.

15. Worth $8000 When sea otters disappeared from the Pacific coast of North American a.the area became overrun with kelp. b.the number of fish in the kelp beds increased. c.the number of sea urchins in the kelp beds increased. d.the area became overrun with brown seaweed.

16. When sea otters disappeared from the Pacific coast of North American a.the area became overrun with kelp. b.the number of fish in the kelp beds increased. c.the number of sea urchins in the kelp beds increased. d.the area became overrun with brown seaweed. Worth $8000

17. Worth $16,000 What is the aim of captive-breeding programs. a.to increase the population size of species to double its former size. b.to restore the animal kingdom c.to restore germ plasm d.to restore species and release it to its natural habitat

18. What is the aim of captive-breeding programs. a.to increase the population size of species to double its former size. b.to restore the animal kingdom c.to restore germ plasm d.to restore species and release it to its natural habitat Worth $16,000

19. Worth $32,000 Because of efforts by CITES a.the cost of ivory worldwide increased. b.the poaching of elephants increased. c.the international trade of ivory was banned worldwide. d.a captive-breeding program for elephants was established.

20. Because of efforts by CITES a.the cost of ivory worldwide increased. b.the poaching of elephants increased. c.the international trade of ivory was banned worldwide. d.a captive-breeding program for elephants was established Worth $32,000

21. Worth $64,000 Emphasizing the preservation of entire ecosystems will a.cause the economic needs of farmers to suffer in order to save a single species. b.decrease biodiversity, especially in the tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and islands. c.cost more than identifying and preserving individual species. d.save many known and unknown species from extinction.

22. Emphasizing the preservation of entire ecosystems will a.cause the economic needs of farmers to suffer in order to save a single species. b.decrease biodiversity, especially in the tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and islands. c.cost more than identifying and preserving individual species. d.save many known and unknown species from extinction. Worth $64,000

23. Worth $125,000 What is stored at germ plasm banks? a.seeds, sperm, eggs and pure DNA. b.seeds that are not used by farmers and gardeners c.animals from captive-breeding programs that were not able to survive in the wild d.instructions about how to restore species when it becomes extinct.

24. What is stored at germ plasm banks? a.seeds, sperm, eggs and pure DNA. b.seeds that are not used by farmers and gardeners c.animals from captive-breeding programs that were not able to survive in the wild d.instructions about how to restore species when it becomes extinct. Worth $125,000

25. Worth $250,000 Why is international cooperation crucial to securing future biodiversity? a.Wildlife protection laws vary from country to country. b.Poaching is the most important reason for species population decline. c.Habitat destruction and other causes of extinction cross international borders. d.Protecting species sometimes conflicts with the interests of human populations.

26. Why is international cooperation crucial to securing future biodiversity? a.Wildlife protection laws vary from country to country. b.Poaching is the most important reason for species population decline. c.Habitat destruction and other causes of extinction cross international borders. d.Protecting species sometimes conflicts with the interests of human populations. Worth $250,000

27. Worth $500,000 Which of the following describes a species that is likely to become extinct? a.insects that have to adapt to an urban environment b.small mammals that live in urban ecosystems. c.birds that can only survive in rural ecosystems. d.mammals that need an undeveloped habitat to breed successfully

28. Which of the following describes a species that is likely to become extinct? a.insects that have to adapt to an urban environment b.small mammals that live in urban ecosystems. c.birds that can only survive in rural ecosystems. d.mammals that need an undeveloped habitat to breed successfully Worth $500,000

29. Worth $1,000,000 Which of the following is not a provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973? a.Anyone who kills, uproots, trades or sells an endangered species is subject to a fine. b.The USFWS must compile a list of all exotic species. c.The USFWS must prepare a species recovery plan for each endangered and threatened species. d.The federal government may not carry out any project that jeopardizes endangered species.

30. Which of the following is not a provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973? a.Anyone who kills, uproots, trades or sells an endangered species is subject to a fine. b.The USFWS must compile a list of all exotic species. (correct answer is endangered and threatened species) c.The USFWS must prepare a species recovery plan for each endangered and threatened species. d.The federal government may not carry out any project that jeopardizes endangered species. Worth $1,000,000