EE Session _Biodiveristy

What does biodiversity refer to? (Click the most appropriate answer)

• Biodiversity refers to some species and living things on Earth or in a specific ecosystem.

• Biodiversity refers to all species and living things on Earth

• Biodiversity refers to all species and living things on Earth or in a specific ecosystem.

The Maldives is known for its..................

• woodland biodiversity

• marine biodiversity

• terrestrial biodiversity

Which two industries are directly dependent on the marine biodiversity in the Maldives?

• tourism industry

• building industry

• fisheries industry

• transport industry

Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that grow in coast saline or brakish water. In the Maldives, there are more than ........species of mangrove trees.

• 12

• 13

• 15

• 20

What is the following plant and fruit called (English and Dhivehi)?

• Mangrove apple - ކުއްޅަ

• Mangrove pine- ކުއްޅަ

• Mangrove apple - އަހިވަށް

In which important world summit was biodiversity first acknowledged?

• At the 2005 COP25

• At the 1992 World Summit in Paris

• At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Which of the following are the 4 spheres of the Earth (choose 4)

• geosphere

• halosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

There are three UNESCO Biosphere reserves in the Maldives.

Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives

• Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve

• Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve

• Laamu Atoll Biosphere Reserve

• Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve

The introduction of exotic species that replace local and native species is cited as the ............................largest cause of biodiversity loss

Sustainable agricultural management aims to:

• Focus on agriculture that boosts the economy

• Is only possible in big farming industries

• Manage biodiversity in such a manner that biological resources are sustained

• is possible when imports and exports are balanced