Quiz on Biodiversity

What is the definition of biodiversity?

• The number of individuals in a species

• The variety of living organisms and ecosystems

• The process of natural selection

• The study of genetic mutations

Who first coined the term "biodiversity"?

• Charles Darwin

• Walter G. Rosen

• Gregor Mendel

• Raymond F. Dasmann

Which of the following is NOT a level of biodiversity?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Environmental diversity

Genetic diversity refers to differences in ______.

• The number of ecosystems

• The number of species in an area

• DNA sequences among individuals of the same species

• The interactions between organisms

What is the importance of genetic diversity?

• It ensures that organisms adapt to environmental changes

• It decreases the survival rate of species

• It makes all individuals of a species identical

• It eliminates variation in a population

Which of the following best describes species diversity?

• The genetic differences among individuals in a population

• The variety of species present in a given area

• The different climates within an ecosystem

• The number of non-living components in a habitat

Which of these species is mentioned as an example of species diversity in the Philippines?

• African elephant

• Bengal tiger

• Varanus palawanensis (monitor lizard)

• Arctic fox

What does ecosystem diversity refer to?

• The genetic makeup of different species

• The different ecosystems and habitats present in an area

• The number of predators in a food chain

• The relationship between herbivores and carnivores

What is an example of a high-biodiversity area in the Philippines?

• The Sahara Desert

• Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

What is one advantage of high biodiversity?

• Less genetic variation among species

• Reduced food resources for humans

• Greater resilience against environmental changes

• Increased risk of species extinction