Biodiversity

What term refers to the variety of living organisms in a specific habitat?

• Biodiversity
• Ecosystem
• Habitat
• Population

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Which of the following is a consequence of losing biodiversity?

• Ecosystems may become less stable
• More available resources
• Increased species interactions
• Higher food production

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What role do pollinators play in biodiversity?

• They help plants reproduce
• They create soil
• They destroy plants
• They eat insects

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Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

• Habitat destruction
• Planting more trees
• Conservation efforts
• Pollination by bees

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What is one primary benefit of biodiversity?

• It helps ecosystems remain strong

• It creates more waste
• It makes the weather warmer
• It reduces the number of species

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What does the term 'endangered species' mean?

• A species that is at risk of extinction
• A species that is commonly found
• A species that is only found in zoos
• A species that is thriving

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Which of the following contributes to biodiversity?

• Different species living together in various habitats
• Monoculture farming
• Having only one type of organism
• Pollution in ecosystems

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What is the main cause of current species extinction?

• Human activities
• Seasonal changes
• Natural disasters
• Old age

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What is the importance of conservation efforts?

• To protect endangered species and their habitats
• To increase pollution
• To reduce natural resources
• To create more industries

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What is biodiversity?

• The variety of different species of plants and animals in a specific area
• The process of evolution
• The study of extinct species
• The total number of organisms in one area

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