BIODIVERSITY

Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

• islands

• tropical rain forests

• coastal areas

• artic tundra

Which of the following is NOT a threat to global biodiversity?

• overharvesting

• disease

• exotic and invasive species

• habitat destruction

Which ecosystem has a higher diversity?

• Community A

• Community B

• They are the same

Which is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

• medecine

• money

• agriculture

• ecotourism

An area with a great amount of biodiversity is called

• a tundra

• a diversity center

• a biodiversity hotspot

In the three scales of biodiversity habitat diversity refers to

• genetic variation among individuals in a population

• the number of species in a region or habitat

• the variety of habitats that exist within a given region

• the bottleneck effect

Why is biodiversity so important?

• Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct another species that relies on it could go extinct as well
• Because it’s better to have only one variation of each species.
• Because it better to only have a few species on Earth.
• Honestly, I have no idea what biodiversity is!

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

What actions decrease biodiversity?

• Pollution

• Overpopulation

• Habitat Destruction / Loss

• Monocrop Farming / Mining / Overfishing / Over hunting

• All of these are correct

In the three scales of biodiversity species diversity refers to

• The number of species in a region or habitat

• Genetic variation among individuals in a population

• The variety of habitats that exist within a given region

• the Bottleneck effect