25. When talking about biodiversity, the term "hotspots" refers to areas that have a lot of A. pollution B. global warming C. endemic species D. endangered species 26. A biologist is searching for a new plant-based antibiotic. In which of the following types of ecosystems w the biologist have the best chance of finding new kinds of plants to use in her research (which is the most biodiverse area of the options below)? A. highland desert B. temperate deciduous forest C. polar tundra D. tropical rainforest 27. The wetland plant purple loosestrife was imported to North America from Europe. Since its introductic loosestrife has spread, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in the biological diversity of native wetlan and harmed the wetland ecosystem. A likely reason for the spread of the purple loosestrife is that it can A. successfully compete with native herbivores for food B. serves as an excellent food source for native herbivores C. successfully out competes with native plants for space D. prevent the migration of native plants
25. When talking about biodiversity, the term "hotspots" refers to areas that have a lot of A. pollution B. global warming C. endemic species D. endangered species 26. A biologist is searching for a new plant-based antibiotic. In which of the following types of ecosystems w the biologist have the best chance of finding new kinds of plants to use in her research (which is the most biodiverse area of the options below)? A. highland desert B. temperate deciduous forest C. polar tundra D. tropical rainforest 27. The wetland plant purple loosestrife was imported to North America from Europe. Since its introductic loosestrife has spread, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in the biological diversity of native wetlan and harmed the wetland ecosystem. A likely reason for the spread of the purple loosestrife is that it can A. successfully compete with native herbivores for food B. serves as an excellent food source for native herbivores C. successfully out competes with native plants for space D. prevent the migration of native plants
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Transcribed Image Text:### Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Understanding Key Concepts
**25. Biodiversity Hotspots**
When talking about biodiversity, the term "hotspots" refers to areas that have a lot of:
- **A. Pollution**
- **B. Global warming**
- **C. Endemic species**
- **D. Endangered species**
**26. Ecosystems for Plant-Based Antibiotic Research**
A biologist is searching for a new plant-based antibiotic. In which of the following types of ecosystems would the biologist have the best chance of finding new kinds of plants to use in her research (which is the most biodiverse area of the options below)?
- **A. Highland desert**
- **B. Temperate deciduous forest**
- **C. Polar tundra**
- **D. Tropical rainforest**
**27. Impact of Purple Loosestrife**
The wetland plant purple loosestrife was imported to North America from Europe. Since its introduction, loosestrife has spread, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in the biological diversity of native wetland plants and harmed the wetland ecosystem. A likely reason for the spread of the purple loosestrife is that it can:
- **A. Successfully compete with native herbivores for food**
- **B. Serve as an excellent food source for native herbivores**
- **C. Successfully outcompete native plants for space**
- **D. Prevent the migration of native plants**
**28. Describing Purple Loosestrife**
The best term to describe purple loosestrife would be:
- **A. Non-native**
- **B. Exotic**
- **C. Invasive**
- **D. Parasite**
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