4.2 Bioninja Extinction

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in all its forms, levels, and combinations

• The number of species in a specific area

• The genetic variation within a species

• The number of ecosystems in a region

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the current biodiversity crisis?

• Overexploitation

• Climate Change

• Natural Disasters

• Urbanisation

What is the primary cause of the current biodiversity crisis according to the passage?

• Natural evolution

• Anthropogenic activities

• Natural selection

• Random mutations

Which conservation technique involves the preservation of species within their natural habitat?

• In situ conservation

• Ex situ conservation

• Captive breeding programs

• Botanical gardens

What is the EDGE of Existence programme's criteria for selecting species for conservation?

• Species with few close relatives and globally endangered

• Species with high population numbers

• Species that are culturally significant

• Species that are easy to breed in captivity

List the causes of anthropogenic species extinction.

Compare and contrast in situ and ex situ conservation techniques.

Investigate the role of invasive species in the decline of native species and ecosystems.

Analyze the long-term effects of deforestation on biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Estimate the impact of urbanization on local ecosystems and biodiversity.