Biodiversity Quiz

What is biodiversity?

• Variety of life forms

• The study of celestial bodies

• The process of evolution

• Different types of rocks

Why is biodiversity important?

• Biodiversity is important for ecosystem stability, human livelihoods, and overall planetary health.

• Biodiversity is important because it increases pollution and disease.

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes.

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystem stability, human livelihoods, or overall planetary health.

Name one benefit of biodiversity to humans.

• Medicinal resources

• Habitat destruction

• Ecosystem services

• Decreased food production

What are the three main threats to biodiversity?

• climate change, invasive species, and genetic pollution

• deforestation, urbanization, and climate change

• habitat loss, overexploitation, and pollution

• overpopulation, deforestation, and habitat fragmentation

What is habitat destruction and how does it affect biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction is the relocation of a species to a new habitat, which improves biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction is the alteration or destruction of a species' natural habitat, which negatively affects biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction is the process of preserving a species' natural habitat, which has no effect on biodiversity.

• Habitat destruction is the creation of new habitats, which positively affects biodiversity.

What is overexploitation and how does it contribute to the loss of biodiversity?

• Overexploitation is the excessive use of natural resources, leading to the depletion of species and disruption of ecosystems.

• Overexploitation is the sustainable use of natural resources, leading to the conservation of species and preservation of ecosystems.

• Overexploitation is the use of natural resources in moderation, leading to the increase in species and enhancement of ecosystems.

• Overexploitation is the limited use of natural resources, leading to the protection of species and restoration of ecosystems.

What is pollution and how does it impact biodiversity?

• Pollution is the introduction of beneficial substances into the environment, which can positively impact biodiversity.

• Pollution is the process of removing harmful substances from the environment, which can improve biodiversity.

• Pollution is the natural balance of substances in the environment, which has no impact on biodiversity.

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, which can negatively impact biodiversity.

What is the difference between endangered and extinct species?

• Endangered species are at risk of becoming extinct, while extinct species no longer exist.

• Endangered species are those that are found in abundance, while extinct species are those that are extremely rare.

• Endangered species are those that have already become extinct, while extinct species are those that are on the verge of extinction.

• Endangered species are those that are thriving in their natural habitats, while extinct species are those that are struggling to survive.

What are some ways to conserve biodiversity?

• Encouraging deforestation, using non-renewable resources, supporting industrialization, promoting overconsumption

• Protecting natural habitats, implementing sustainable farming practices, reducing pollution and waste, promoting conservation education and awareness, supporting conservation organizations and initiatives

• Cutting down forests, using pesticides, overfishing, promoting urbanization

• Ignoring environmental regulations, promoting habitat destruction, supporting unsustainable agriculture, encouraging species extinction

Why is it important to protect endangered species?

• To preserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem balance.

• To prioritize the needs of humans over other species.

• To allow natural selection to take its course.

• To exploit their resources for economic gain.