Species Diversity Quiz 12-4-20

Select the correct statement based on the image above:

• Community 1 has the same number of species than Community 2.

• Community 1 has a different number of species than Community 2.

• The number of species cannot be determined from this example.

Select the correct statement based on the image above:

• Community 1 has a more evenly spread abundance or number of each species than Community 2.

• Community 1 has a less evenly spread abundance or number of each species than Community 2.

• The evenness of species cannot be determined from this example.

Select the correct statement based on the image above:

• Community 1 has a greater species diversity than Community 2.

• Community 2 has a greater species diversity than Community 1.

• The species diversity cannot be determined from this example.

What is the species richness of habitat A?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which habitat has the highest species richness?

• A

• B

• C

• More information is needed

Which habitat has the lowest evenness or least species diversity?

• A

• B

• C

• B and C

Why should we measure species diversity?

• It can be used to compare communities at different times.

• It can be used to compare communities at different locations.

• It tells us if the community is dominated by one species.

• All choices are correct.

A community with a high species diversity would have which of the following characteristics?

• High richness and high evenness

• High richness and low evenness

• Low richness and high evenness