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Laura Hlinka
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Master the fascinating world of biodiversity with this engaging 8th-grade biology quiz crafted by teacher Laura Hlinka. This medium-difficulty assessment, featuring 20 multiple-choice questions, is designed to challenge middle school students and deepen their understanding of essential ecological concepts. Students will explore the intricacies of biodiversity, ecosystem sustainability, and environmental relationships, all while benefiting from visual elements that enhance their ability to identify examples of high and low biodiversity. This quiz aligns with K–12 curriculum standards, ensuring that students are building a solid foundation in ecological literacy. Understanding biodiversity is crucial for young learners as it encompasses the variety of life on Earth, from genetic diversity to species and ecosystems. This quiz helps students grasp the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability, recognize the characteristics of diverse environments, and compare biodiversity across different habitats like rainforests and tundras. Students will also learn about biodiversity patterns from the equator to the poles, the connection between food webs and biodiversity, and the impact of human activities on ecosystems. By practicing these concepts, 8th graders develop critical thinking skills, prepare for high school biology, and connect their learning to real-world environmental challenges. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of biodiversity with Quizizz! This platform transforms complex ecological concepts into an accessible and engaging learning experience. With interactive elements and immediate feedback, Quizizz makes learning memorable and allows for self-paced practice. Teachers can utilize Quizizz for both formative assessments and content reviews, benefiting from its support for differentiated learning. So, why wait? Dive into the wonders of biodiversity and empower yourself with ecological knowledge that will inspire informed environmental citizenship.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When there is higher biodiversity...
more organisms are likely to die because they can't adapt to environmental changes.
there is more diversity and higher sustainability of life.
there is less diversity.
there is more diversity and lower sustainability of life
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A small marine area has phytoplankton as its only producer. Should the marine biologist be concerned about this ecosystem?
No the fish do not need the phytoplankton. Since there are so many fish, there is high biodiversity.
Yes, this system has high biodiversity; however the fish can adapt and get food from another source.
Yes, this ecosystem has low biodiversity. Without a producer the herbivores will die out leaving no food.
Yes, the fish will overate to get all of the phytoplankton that is left, then they will die.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do biodiversity and sustainability work together?
The higher the biodiversity, the greater the sustainability.
The lower the biodiversity the greater the sustainability.
The higher the biodiversity, the less sustainable the ecosystem.
Biodiversity has nothing to do with sustainability.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
High biodiversity is ...
having a lot of the same organism.
having a few of the same organism.
only having one of each organism.
having a lot of variety of different organisms.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.
hhhmmmm there is no way to know without counting
high
low
moderate
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.
hhhmmmm there is no way to know without counting.
high
low
moderate
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which do you think has a higher species diversity biodiversity, a food chain or a food web?
Food Chain
Food Web
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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