Ecology Quiz

What is the role of a habitat in an ecosystem?

• To provide food for organisms

• To regulate the climate

• To serve as a natural environment where organisms live and interact

• To prevent the occurrence of natural disasters

What are general characteristics of reptiles?

• Dry, scaly skin and lay hard-shelled eggs

• Smooth, moist skin and undergo metamorphosis

• Fur and give birth to live young

• Feathers and lay hard-shelled eggs

Which type of diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems within a region?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Population diversity

What is an example of an ecosystem service provided by biodiversity?

• Increased air pollution

• Decreased soil erosion

• Reduced availability of clean water

• Enhanced greenhouse gas emissions

What is the main cause of habitat destruction?

What is the primary goal of biodiversity conservation?

• To reduce species diversity

• To promote habitat destruction

• To maintain ecosystem stability and prevent extinction

• To increase pollution levels

What is the difference between threatened and vulnerable species?

• Threatened species are less at risk of extinction than vulnerable species

• Threatened species are more at risk of extinction than vulnerable species

• Vulnerable species are extinct in the wild, while threatened species are not

• There is no difference between threatened and vulnerable species

How do corridors contribute to biodiversity conservation?

• By increasing habitat destruction

• By preventing species movement between fragmented habitats

• By facilitating the movement of species and maintaining genetic diversity

• By promoting the spread of invasive species

What is the primary factor driving the loss of genetic diversity?

• Habitat conservation efforts

• Climate change

• Habitat destruction and fragmentation

• Invasive species control

What is the process by which new species evolve from a common ancestor?

• Speciation

• Extinction

• Hybridization

• Gene flow