CIPS Exam L3M5 Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 1

'Many XXX of creatures are becoming extinct, or are suffering steep decline in numbers. The diver-sity of XXX is necessary for the functioning of ecosystems, and in some cases endangered XXX contribute to the human food chain (eg honey bees)...'

AAnimals

BSpecies

CFauna

DVarieties

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Suggested Answer: B

The word which fits best is 'species'.

by Luis at Jul 12, 2024, 01:37 AM

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Thea

3 months ago

B) Species is the way to go. Protecting the diversity of different species is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Plus, who doesn't love a good bee-related fact?

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Dominic

2 months ago

B) Species is the way to go. Protecting the diversity of different species is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Plus, who doesn't love a good bee-related fact?

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Jamal

2 months ago

A) Animals

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Idella

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is C) Fauna. That's just a fancy way of saying 'animals', right? Gotta love these exam questions trying to trip us up!

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Karina

2 months ago

I'm going with A) Animals. Fauna just doesn't sound right for this question.

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Chun

2 months ago

No way, I think it's B) Species. Fauna sounds more like plants to me.

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Florinda

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the answer is C) Fauna. That's just a fancy way of saying 'animals', right? Gotta love these exam questions trying to trip us up!

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Cordelia

3 months ago

D) Varieties

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Raina

3 months ago

C) Fauna

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Luis

3 months ago

B) Species

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Melita

3 months ago

A) Animals

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Alaine

3 months ago

I think D) Varieties could also be a valid answer, as it encompasses different types within a species.

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Jenelle

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Could it be D) Varieties? That would make sense in the context of things like honey bees, which have different varieties.

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Madalyn

2 months ago

Yes, B) Species is the right choice. It highlights the importance of preserving the different types of organisms in ecosystems.

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Oretha

2 months ago

I agree, B) Species makes more sense in this context. It's about the specific types of creatures that are at risk of extinction.

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Barabara

2 months ago

I think B) Species is the correct answer. It refers to the different types of organisms within a particular group.

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Alline

2 months ago

D) Varieties

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Valentine

2 months ago

C) Fauna

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Alpha

3 months ago

B) Species

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Zoila

3 months ago

A) Animals

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Letha

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) Species. The passage is clearly talking about the diversity of different species, not just animals or fauna in general.

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Malissa

3 months ago

Yes, species are crucial for the balance of ecosystems and our food chain.

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Una

3 months ago

I agree, the passage is definitely referring to the variety of species.

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Sheridan

4 months ago

I believe it could also be C) Fauna, as it includes all animal species in a particular region or time.

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Isabella

4 months ago

I agree with Beula, because species refers to a group of organisms with similar characteristics.

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Beula

4 months ago

I think the answer is B) Species.

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