Biodiversity Quiz

What is genetic diversity?

• Variety in genes within a population

• Variety of life on Earth at all levels

• Variety of unique species in an ecosystem

• Variety of habitats and ecological processes

What is an example of species richness in a specific biome?

• Polar bears losing hunting ground due to ice melt

• Introduced organisms causing harm in a new environment

• Overfishing and hunting endangered species

• Destruction/division of natural habitats

What is a threat to biodiversity caused by excessive use beyond the ability to replenish?

• Rising temperature and changing weather patterns

• Excessive use of resources like overfishing

• Destruction/division of natural habitats

• Caused by pollutants like pesticides

What is a conservation effort that involves areas designated for conservation like national parks?

• Protected Areas

• Keystone Species

• Sustainable Practices

• Flagship Species

What is the role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?

• Creating beneficial habitats to many others

• Maintaining Balance

• Ensuring ecosystem functioning

• Capturing public imagination

What is a flagship species chosen to represent a specific habitat or conservation issue?

• Umbrella Species

• Keystone Species

• Foundation Species

• Flagship Species

What is an umbrella species selected for conservation efforts to protect its habitat and other species?

• Foundation Species

• Umbrella Species

• Keystone Species

• Flagship Species

What is a foundation species that plays a disproportionately large role in shaping and maintaining the structure of an ecosystem?

• Umbrella Species

• Flagship Species

• Keystone Species

• Foundation Species

What is an indicator species that provides information about the overall health of an ecosystem?

• Flagship Species

• Keystone Species

• Indicator Species

• Umbrella Species

What is a limitation of conservation efforts for umbrella species?

• Not foolproof

• Cost-effectiveness

• Species specificity

• Alternative approaches