Biodiversity Quiz

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life on Earth or within a particular ecosystem

• The study of genes within a species

• The diversity of ecosystems

• The number of species in a pond

How can biodiversity be studied?

• By looking at all the different species on Earth

• By studying genetic diversity within a species

• By understanding the relationships between all life on Earth

• All of the above

What is a species?

• A group of living organisms that can interbreed

• A type of plant found in a pond ecosystem

• A microscopic bacteria

• A neighborhood park

What is genetic biodiversity?

• The variation in genes that exists within a species

• The diversity of ecosystems and habitats

• The variety of ways species interact with each other

• The number of species in a tropical rainforest

What is ecological biodiversity?

• The variation in genes within a species

• The diversity of ecosystems and habitats

• The variety of ways species interact with each other

• The number of species in a tropical rainforest

Which group of animals is the most diverse?

• Invertebrates

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

What are the main causes of biodiversity loss?

• Deforestation and habitat destruction

• Pollution and climate change

• Overexploitation of natural resources

• All of the above

How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem stability?

• By increasing resilience to environmental changes

• By providing a greater variety of resources

• By supporting complex food webs

• All of the above

What is the role of biodiversity in medicine?

• Many medicines are derived from natural compounds found in biodiversity

• Biodiversity provides a source of inspiration for new drug development

• Studying biodiversity helps us understand the human body better

• All of the above

____________ is the number of individuals of the same species existing at one location.