Biodiversity

what is biodiversity?

• Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Mars.
• Biodiversity is the study of rocks and minerals.
• Biodiversity is the process of photosynthesis in plants.
• Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Earth.

How is biodiversity distributed?

• Biodiversity is highest in polar regions
• Biodiversity is distributed based on factors like climate, geography, and human impact, with higher levels in tropical regions and decreasing towards the poles.
• Biodiversity is only influenced by human impact
• Biodiversity is evenly distributed across all regions

How many species are there in the world?

• 7.5 million
• 8.7 million
• 10 million
• 6.3 million

Which species is the rarest in the world?

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What are endemic species?

• Plants or animals that are only found in a specific geographic area and nowhere else in the world.
• Species that are not affected by environmental changes
• Plants or animals that are extinct
• Species that are found in multiple geographic areas

What is a biodiversity hotspot?

• A biodiversity hotspot is a region with low biodiversity that is thriving.
• A biodiversity hotspot is a region with moderate biodiversity that is not threatened.
• A biodiversity hotspot is a term used for areas with extreme weather conditions.
• A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction.

Why is biodiversity so important and worthy of protection?

• Biodiversity has no impact on the environment
• Biodiversity is important for ecosystem services, food production, medicine, research, resilience, and ecological balance.
• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic reasons
• Biodiversity does not contribute to human well-being

O que se faz para conservar esta diversidade de espécies e seus hotspots?

• Desmatar áreas de conservação para expansão urbana
• Implementar medidas de proteção e preservação, como a criação de áreas de conservação, regulamentação do comércio de espécies ameaçadas, educação ambiental e monitoramento constante.
• Ignorar a importância da biodiversidade
• Aumentar a caça de espécies ameaçadas