Biodiversity 1.1

What is biodiversity?

• Maintaining something at a stable level

• All of the living and non-living things in an environment

• All of the members of the same species in an area

• All of the different types of living things

What is an endemic species?

• Species that can be found anywhere

• Animals that became endangered

• Organisms that can only be found in restricted habitat

• Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

Malaysia is a country which has ............................ climate.

• equatorial

• tropical monsun

• tundra

• mediterranean

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Which of the following is an endangered species in Malaysia?

• Tapir

• Sumatran rhinocerous

• Mouse deer

• Rabbit

Biodiversity is a priceless treasure and a legacy of nature which should

be preserved. Choose two importance of biodiversity.

• Recreational places

• To maintain the water level in the atmosphere

• Medical

• To classify organisms

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The methods of biodiversity conservation can be classified as in situ conservation and ex situ conservation. Which statement below best describe ex situ conservation?

• Preserves the species outside of their natural habitat such as in zoos and botanical parks.

• Preserves the species within their natural habitat such as in national parks, permanent forest reserves and marine parks.

What can be done by human to maintain and conserve biodiversity (2 answers) ?

• Deforestation

• Encourage sales of turtle eggs

• Reforestation

• Carry out breeding programs

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________ is variety of organisms consist of animals, plants and microorganisms.

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Biodiversity exists as a result of the diversity of habitat and ____________

• climate

• water

• air

• wind

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The following are the steps to solve the effects of human activities on the environment, EXCEPT

• enforce laws

• use biological controls

• illegal logging

• increase public awareness

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