Biodiversity Quiz

What is biodiversity?

• The number of people in a community

• The variety of genes, species, and ecosystems on Earth

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The total amount of water on Earth

Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction

• Planting more trees

• Recycling plastics

• Creating national parks

What is species diversity?

• The number and abundance of species in different communities

• The total amount of rainfall in an area

• The variety of rocks in a region

• The ability of plants to grow in different environments

Which human activity contributes to deforestation?

• Sustainable farming

• Clear-cutting forests for agriculture

• Building artificial reefs

• Planting native trees

Why are wetlands important?

• They provide purified water

• They increase global warming

• They destroy animal habitats

• They reduce oxygen levels in the air

Which law protects whales, dolphins, and seals in the U.S.?

• Clean Air Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Marine Mammal Protection Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

Which ecosystem service provides food and water?

• Regulating services

• Supporting services

• Provisioning services

• Cultural services

Which species was driven to extinction due to overhunting?

• Polar bear

• Passenger pigeon

• Bald eagle

• Komodo dragon

Why is genetic diversity important?

• It helps species survive environmental changes

• It prevents animals from reproducing

• It leads to habitat destruction

• It only affects plants, not animals

What is bycatch?

• Fishing boats used to catch large fish

• Unwanted marine animals caught in fishing nets

• A type of fish found in deep oceans

• A method of sustainable fishing