P3-P4 Biodiversity Week Quiz 2022

How do birds pollinate flowers?

• They pick up flowers and fruits as they are feeding, and transport it from one plant to another as they move around

• They attract insects that help to pollinate flowers

• Pollen attaches to their feathers and beak as they feed on nectar, and get transferred to another plant as they move around

• They feed on the pollen and pass it on to other flowers via excretion

Why are native plants preferred in the habitat enhancement initiatives by NParks? (2 answers)

• Native plants are part of our identity and can help us stand out

• Native plants provide suitable habitats for our native pollinators

• Native plants are better looking and smelling and can beautify our parks

• Native plants are more adapted to local conditions and tend to withstand pests and diseases better

Which of the following are conservation efforts aimed at increasing local bat populations? (2 answers)

• Introducing bat species from other countries to encourage breeding of local species

• Installation of artificial nests on Pulau Ubin island

• Starting research projects to study their behaviour

• Citizen science programmes like the "Bat watch" to survey populations of bats

Which of the following are NOT TRUE about bees in Singapore?

• Majority of the ~120 species of bees in Singapore are honey bees

• The Singapore Sweat Bee can only be found in Singapore

• Bees are extremely important for healthy forest ecosystems

• Man-made "bee hotels" have been set-up by NParks to conserve solitary and stingless bees

Healthy ecosystems with rich biodiversity are able to... (3 answers)

• Provide clean water and oxygen for all living things

• Increase competition among species and affecting the survival of certain organism

• Better withstand the effects of climate change

• Support the survival and well-being of a wide variety of species