Biodiversity Quiz

What does biodiversity describe?

• The variation seen in living organisms at all levels of biological organization

• The number of species in a specific ecosystem

• The genetic makeup of a single species

• The climate of a particular region

What is species richness?

• The number of different species present in an area

• The genetic variation within a species

• The variety of habitats in an ecosystem

• The abundance of a single species

What does species evenness describe?

• The relative abundance of different species

• The number of species in an ecosystem

• The genetic diversity within a species

• The variety of ecosystems in a region

What is the role of lumpers in biodiversity classification?

• Classify species according to shared similarities

• Focus on differences between organisms

• Measure the genetic diversity within a species

• Assess the climate impact on biodiversity

What is the EDGE of Existence programme focused on?

• Selection of evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered species

• Increasing the number of species in an ecosystem

• Reducing genetic diversity within species

• Promoting monoculture farming practices

What is the overarching cause of the current biodiversity crisis?

• Natural disasters

• Anthropogenic activities

• Alien species invasion

• Solar flares

Which of the following is an example of ecosystem loss due to direct human activity?

• Coral reef bleaching

• Deforestation of mixed dipterocarp forests

• Ocean acidification

• Air pollution

What is a consequence of mass bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef?

• Increased fish population

• Enhanced coral growth

• Threatened biodiversity

• Improved water quality

What is the term for the complete cessation of a species?

• Evolution

• Migration

• Extinction

• Adaptation

How many mass extinction events have occurred in Earth's history before the current one?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six