Question 1

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions.    
-Which island would have the lowest number of endemic species?

Accepted Answer

Island A has the lowest number of species overall, which means it is likely to have the lowest number of endemic species as well. Endemic species are those that are found only in a specific region and not anywhere else in the world.

Question 2

What is true of the degree of endemism and the relationship to isolation on an island such as one of the Hawaiian Islands?

Accepted Answer

The degree of endemism refers to the percentage of species on an island that are found nowhere else in the world. As isolation increases, species are more likely to evolve in unique ways due to lack of gene flow with other populations, leading to higher levels of endemism. The Hawaiian Islands, which are isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, are known for their high levels of endemism.

Question 3

Since Hawaii has a large number of plant and animal species compared to other regions,you would say they have ____________ biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "large number of plant and animal species" points to the fact that Hawaii has a high biodiversity. B) low and C) no are not applicable as they are the opposite of high biodiversity.

Question 4

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions.    
-What is true of the individuals on island A?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Science Literacy Use the following graphic to...

Question 5

From the description,the Hawaiian Islands would be classified as a(n)____________.

Accepted Answer

The Hawaiian Islands would be classified as a biodiversity hotspot because it has a very high level of endemic species, which means they are found nowhere else in the world. Additionally, it faces significant threats to its unique biodiversity, such as habitat destruction and invasive species.

Question 6

When you are out hiking in the tropical jungle,you are amazed at all the different plants you see.You also see many animals and many insects.You are thinking of how we know more about some life forms than others.Of the species you see,the group we know the most about are the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you are out hiking in the...

Question 7

match each term in the left-hand column to the statement that best defines it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of match each term in the left-hand column...

Question 8

While hiking,you spot a Hawaiian duck,a bird only found in Hawaii.This makes it ____________.

Accepted Answer

Endemic species are those that are found only in a certain location or region, such as the Hawaiian duck only being found in Hawaii. Extinct species no longer exist, and extirpated species are those that no longer exist in a certain area but can still be found in other regions.

Question 9

You take a snorkeling trip off the coast of one of the islands.You see many fish,corals,and even some dolphins.Your snorkeling trip is an example of which ecosystem service?

Accepted Answer

The snorkeling trip is providing cultural benefits, as it is giving enjoyment and appreciation of nature to the individual partaking in the activity.

Question 10

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions.    
-Which island would have the highest number of endemic species?

Accepted Answer

Island C is the largest and has been isolated the longest, providing more time and space for species to evolve and adapt to their environment, resulting in a higher number of unique endemic species.

Question 11

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions.    
-Between islands B and C,which one will have more species?

Accepted Answer

Island C will have more species because it is larger than Island B.

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Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions. -Which island would have the lowest number of endemic species?

What is true of the degree of endemism and the relationship to isolation on an island such as one of the Hawaiian Islands?

Since Hawaii has a large number of plant and animal species compared to other regions,you would say they have ____________ biodiversity.

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions. -What is true of the individuals on island A?

From the description,the Hawaiian Islands would be classified as a(n) ____________.

When you are out hiking in the tropical jungle,you are amazed at all the different plants you see.You also see many animals and many insects.You are thinking of how we know more about some life forms than others.Of the species you see,the group we know the most about are the ____________.

match each term in the left-hand column to the statement that best defines it.

While hiking,you spot a Hawaiian duck,a bird only found in Hawaii.This makes it ____________.

You take a snorkeling trip off the coast of one of the islands.You see many fish,corals,and even some dolphins.Your snorkeling trip is an example of which ecosystem service?

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions. -Which island would have the highest number of endemic species?

Science Literacy Use the following graphic to answer the following questions. -Between islands B and C,which one will have more species?