Biodiversity and Its Threats Quiz

The variety of life on Earth, encompassing all living organisms and the ecosystems they form, is known as (a)   .

Differences in genes within a single species, like the different colors of roses, represent (a)   .

The variety of different species in a given area, such as a rainforest with numerous types of trees, insects, and animals, is referred to as (a)   .

The variety of different ecosystems on Earth, including forests, deserts, and coral reefs, is called (a)   .

The process by which natural environments are destroyed or altered, making them unsuitable for the species that live there, is known as (a)   .

Breaking habitats into smaller, isolated patches, making it difficult for animals to find food and mates, is called (a)   .

Harmful substances contaminating the environment, affecting air, water, and land, are referred to as (a)   .

Harmful substances released from factories, cars, and burning fossil fuels that contaminate the air are examples of (a)   .

Contamination of water bodies from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage is known as (a)   .

Contamination of land from improper waste disposal, mining, and industrial activities is called (a)   .