SQ - SS - Part 8

What is an example of a natural change that can stress both animal and plant populations?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Drought

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

What is the annual average rate of growth of the human population of Africa?

• 1.5%

• 2.6%

• 3.2%

• 3.5%

• 4.1%

Which of the following is NOT an example of a critically endangered species?

• Mountain Gorilla

• African Elephant

• White Rhino

• Black Rhino

• Wildebeest

About how many mountain gorillas live in the wild in Rwanda?

• Less than 500

• About 500

• About 750

• About 900

• Just over 1000

What do we call an area set aside to stop the loss of biodiversity?

• Nature Reserve

• Preservation Region

• Global Reserve

• Safari Park

What country has the most critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable species in the world?

• Rwanda

• Seychelles

• Madagascar

• Tanzania

• Kenya

What African country has the highest percentage of its lands designated as protected wildlife areas?

• Rwanda

• Seychelles

• Madagascar

• Kenya

• Botswana

In 2017, how many species of plants were designated as critically endangered?

• 2525

• 2662

• 2722

• 2992

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are protected on the basis of what?

• Special cultural or natural value

• Number of endangered species

• Percentage of protected wildlife areas

• The historical significance of the location

What is the main threat to biodiversity?

• Periodic droughts

• Disease

• Human activities

• Natural loss of habitat

• Natural disasters