READING COMPREHENSION "IT'S A SMALL WORLD"

Which of the following statements about the biodiversity found in urban versus natural habitats is true?

• Biodiversity is the same in both urban and natural habitats.
• Urban habitats have more species than natural habitats.
• Natural habitats typically have higher biodiversity.
• Urban habitats are devoid of any species.

What is the total estimated number of species on Earth?

• 1 million
• 2.5 million
• 1.5 million
• 2 million

What percentage of the world's species do insects comprise, according to the text?

• 60 percent
• 70 percent
• 80 percent
• 50 percent

What was the primary goal of David Liittschwager's One Cubic Foot project?

• To measure the size of different habitats.
• To find out how many creatures existed in one cubic foot.
• To create a documentary about urban wildlife.
• To study the effects of pollution on biodiversity.

How long did Liittschwager spend at each site during his study?

• Four weeks
• Three weeks
• Two weeks
• One week

Which of the following habitats was NOT included in Liittschwager's study?

• City park
• Tropical rainforest
• Coral reef
• Desert

What did Liittschwager observe and count in his study?

• Only birds and mammals
• Only plants
• Only large animals
• Everything down to 1 millimeter in size

What was a significant finding of Liittschwager's study regarding the creatures observed?

• He found no creatures smaller than 1 millimeter.
• He only found common species.
• He discovered many new species.
• All species were large and easily visible.

What unique creature did Liittschwager discover during his project?

• A giant tortoise
• A strange transparent octopus
• A rare butterfly
• A colorful parrot

What did Liittschwager compare the One Cubic Foot experience to?

• A scientific experiment
• Finding treasure
• A nature documentary
• A wildlife safari