Biodiversity Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of computer software

• A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment.

• A mathematical equation

What is species diversity?

• The genetic variation within a single species in a given area or ecosystem.

• The variety and abundance of different species in a given area or ecosystem.

• The number of different ecosystems in a given area.

• The number of individuals within a species in a given area or ecosystem.

What is genetic diversity?

• The number of individuals in a species or population

• Variety of genes within a species or population

• The physical characteristics of a species or population

• The geographic distribution of a species or population

What is habitat loss?

• Loss of habitat due to overpopulation

• Loss of habitat due to climate change

• Loss of habitat due to pollution

• Destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of a natural habitat

What are some causes of habitat loss?

• Hunting, agriculture, and mining

• Overfishing, pollution, and climate change

• Overpopulation, deforestation, and industrialization

• Deforestation, urbanization, pollution, climate change, and natural disasters

What is a threatened species?

• A threatened species is a species that is already extinct.

• A threatened species is a species that is abundant and thriving in its habitat.

• A threatened species is a species that is not at risk of becoming endangered.

• A threatened species is a species that is likely to become endangered in the near future if conservation measures are not taken.

What are some factors that contribute to species becoming threatened?

• Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, overexploitation, and invasive species.

• Natural disasters, genetic mutations, and urbanization.

• Disease outbreaks, deforestation, and hunting.

• Climate change, habitat preservation, and conservation efforts.

What are the consequences of biodiversity loss?

• Increased biodiversity, improved ecosystem stability, enhanced ecosystem services, positive impacts on human health and well-being

• No consequences, biodiversity loss has no impact on ecosystems or human health

• Biodiversity loss leads to increased ecosystem productivity and improved human well-being

• Disruption of ecosystems, loss of ecosystem services, reduced resilience to environmental changes, negative impacts on human health and well-being

What are some ways to conserve biodiversity?

• Cutting down forests, using pesticides, overfishing, promoting urbanization

• Disrupting ecosystems, promoting invasive species, encouraging habitat destruction, supporting overpopulation

• Encouraging deforestation, using chemical fertilizers, supporting industrialization, promoting hunting

• Protecting natural habitats, implementing sustainable farming practices, reducing pollution and waste, promoting conservation education and awareness, supporting conservation organizations and initiatives

What is the role of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem balance?

• Biodiversity has no role in maintaining ecosystem balance.

• Biodiversity disrupts ecosystem balance by introducing new species.

• Biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem balance by regulating ecological processes and providing ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes and has no impact on ecosystem balance.