Biodiversity Quiz

What is biodiversity?

• The degree of variation of life

• The number of different individuals and life forms in an area

• The number of known species on the planet

• The measurement of genetic species

How do scientists usually measure biodiversity?

• On the basis of climate change

• On the basis of habitat and species being surveyed

• On the basis of introduced species

• On the basis of human activities

Where would you expect to find habitats with the lowest biodiversity?

• Polar deserts

• Savannas

• Tropical rainforests

• Temperate forests

What is the current major extinction event known as?

• The Pleistocene extinction

• The Cretaceous extinction

• The Holocene extinction

• The Anthropocene extinction

What are some anthropogenic factors causing the drop in biodiversity?

• Natural climate change

• Over-harvesting of resources

• Decrease in pollution

• Increase in natural habitats

Why are bees important in the context of biodiversity?

• They are important for maintaining ecosystem balance

• They are important for controlling insect population

• They are important for honey production

• They are important for soil fertility

How can we reduce biodiversity loss?

• By increasing pollution

• By managing land better

• By over-harvesting resources

• By introducing more invasive species

What are some free services provided by a healthy biodiverse ecosystem?

• Pollination of crops

• Regulation of climate

• Purification of water

• All of the above