Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Multiple Choice

What does biodiversity mean?

• Only one species in an area.

• The different amount of species in an area.

• All biotic life

• Nitrogen fixation

Multiple Choice

High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

High biodiversity makes it more likely that the ecosystem will be able to keep functioning after a disturbance, such as disease or natural disaster.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why is biodiversity so important?

• Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct another species that relies on it could go extinct as well

• Because it’s better to have only one variation of each species.

• Because it’s better to only have a few species on Earth.

• Honestly, I have no idea what biodiversity is

Multiple Choice

Biodiversity has both ____________ and ecological value within an ecosystem.

• Political

• Economic

• Social

Multiple Choice

Climate, area, and ______________ affect biodiversity in an area.

• Food sources

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Diversity of niches

Multiple Choice

Species that could become endangered in the near future called

• Unlucky

• Extinct

• Endangered

• Threatened

Multiple Choice

The major cause of extinction is habitat fragmention.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which biome is more likely to survive a change in the environment?

• High (rich) Environment

• Low (poor) Environment

Multiple Choice

What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

• Get involved with ecological restoration in your area

• Prevent invasive species from overpopulating

• Don’t use chemical pesticides on crops

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

______________ are protected lands in the United States that preserve ecosystem and biodiversity.

• Farms

• National Parks

• Oceans

• Great Lakes