Biodiversity

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

• the same species in a general location

• the number of different species in a given area

• the number of animal species in a given area

• the number of plant species in a given area

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Image "B" shows more biodiversity than image "A". Why?

• Because "B" shows more different species than image "A"

• Because image "B" has less different species than "A"

• "A" has a greater number of same species plants so this statement is wrong.

• Both images show the same biodiversity

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Food Web B is an example of...

• Low biodiversity and low sustainability. If the producer dies then all the food web will suffer.

• High biodiversity and high sustainability. If an organism is removed the food web will continue with no effect.

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Which habitat exhibits the greatest biodiversity?

• A habitat with 15 different species with about 300 individuals each
• A habitat with 10 different species with about 75 individuals each
• A habitat with 4 different species with about 150 individuals each
• A habitat with only one species with about 2000 individual

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Currently sharks are on a rapid decline due to overfishing. If sharks go extinct will this affect the biodiversity of the ocean?

• No, sharks are not important.
• No, sharks will only affect the seal populations.
• Yes, it will disrupt the entire food chain in the ocean.
• Yes, but only a little.

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High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

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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

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Organisms with a ___________ gene pool have a __________ chance of surviving

• smaller, lesser

• larger,greater

• smaller, greater

• larger, smaller

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What is the main suspected environmental problem associated with the burning of fossil fuels?

• a. Depletion of fresh water
• b. Depletion of ozone
• c. Global cooling
• d. Global warming

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In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?

• a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets
• b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species
• c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species
• d. Recreational hunting

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