Biodiversity Quiz

Why is genetic diversity important for species survival?

• It increases the number of species

• It ensures evenness of populations

• It allows adaptation to changing conditions

• It provides different ecosystem services

What are provisioning services in the context of biodiversity?

• Soil formation and nutrient cycling

• Supply of food, fresh water, and raw materials

• Climate regulation and flood control

• Spiritual enrichment and recreation

Which service includes climate regulation and disease regulation?

• Supporting services

• Provisioning services

• Regulating services

• Cultural services

What has caused the Eastern Barred Bandicoot's habitat to become fragmented?

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Agricultural land clearing

• Pollution

What is the role of seed banks in biodiversity conservation?

• To store genetic material from plant species

• To increase animal populations

• To create new plant species

• To eliminate invasive species

What does the EPBC Act regulate?

• International trade

• Activities affecting biodiversity in Australia

• Climate change policies

• Fishing practices

What is an introduced species?

• A species native to a region

• A species that becomes invasive in a new region

• A species that is extinct

• A species that is endangered

What is the impact of overexploitation on species?

• Increases species populations

• Reduces populations beyond recovery ability

• Creates new species

• Stabilizes ecosystems

What is the main purpose of the Capture-Mark-Recapture (CMR) method?

• To track weather patterns

• To estimate population size

• To measure plant growth

• To analyze soil composition

Which of the following is a pillar of sustainability?

• Technological sustainability

• Environmental sustainability

• Political sustainability

• Cultural sustainability