Biodiversity, Soil, and Water Pollution Quiz

What does Humus in soil come from?

• The Air

• Water

• Living Organisms

• Broken rocks

What is the role of a Soil Scientist?

• Leading conservation efforts

• Determining soil suitability for different uses

• Mapping and analyzing soil types

• All of these are correct

When was the endangered Species Act enacted?

• 1943

• 1973

• 2000

• 2024

The number of endangered species is Increasing?

• True

• False

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Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

• the same species in a general location

• the number of different species in a given area

• the number of animal species in a given area

• the number of plant species in a given area

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High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

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What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

• Get involved with ecological restoration in your area.

• Prevent invasive species from overpopulating.

• Don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

• All of the above

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In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?

• a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets
• b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species
• c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species
• d. Recreational hunting

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An endangered species is

• One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
  
• One whose not been spotted after many years.
• One whose numbers are abundant.

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A vital part of keeping species alive and thriving even if they are threatened or endangered is _____.

• over-fishing

• habitat destruction

• poaching

• conservation

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