Diversity of Species

What is an endemic species?

• Species that can be found anywhere

• Animals that became endangered

• Organisms that can only be found in restricted habitat or a specific location

• Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

Different organisms have _____________ characteristics which enable them to adapt and thrive independently in their respective habitats.

• same

• different

• equal

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How can humans best help an endangered species avoid extinction?

• they can feed the animals

• they can put the animals in a zoo

• they can protect the animal’s habitat

• they can take the animal to new habitats

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Example of endemic species in Malaysia is

• Cat

• Monkey

• Malayan Tiger

The fossil record documents all the following details of living or once living organisms except

• Behaviors of Species

• Diversity of Species

• Extinction of species

• Change of Species

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Charles Darwin observed the plants and animals on his voyage to which of the following

• The Galapagos Islands

• South America

• Hawaii

• The South Pacific

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Which of the following Best describes evolution?

• Rapid change within a species

• Gradual change over time

• A quick emergence of a new species

• Passing of Traits from parent to offspring

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Which of the following is true about extinction?

• No animals currently living on Earth will become extinct

• Most species that have lived on Earth are now extinct

• fossil record doesn't give clues which lifeforms are extinct

• Little is known about all extinct organisms.

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Look at the image and answer the question

• Species 1 because it has fewer genes

• Species 2 because it has more genes

• Species 1 because it has less genetic diversity

• Species 2 because it has greater genetic diversity

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How do biodiversity and stability work together?

• The lower the biodiversity the greater the stability of an ecosystem.

• The higher the biodiversity, the less stable the ecosystem

• The higher the biodiversity, the greater the stability of the ecosystem.

• Biodiversity has nothing to do with ecosystem stability.

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