Quiz on Biodiversity and Conservation

What does the acronym HIPPO stand for in relation to biodiversity threats?

• Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pesticides, Population growth, Overharvesting

• Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population decline, Overexploitation

• Habitat improvement, Invasive plants, Pollution control, Population management, Overfishing

• Habitat loss, Invasive species, Pollution, Population growth, Overharvesting

Which of the following is NOT one of the five HIPPO threats to biodiversity?

• Habitat loss

• Invasive species

• Climate change

• Overharvesting

In Part 1 of the activity, what species do students focus on?

• Hawaiian monk seal

• Bald eagle

• Green sea turtle

• Snowy owl

What is one of the key concepts students should learn from this activity?

• Biodiversity is unimportant for ecosystems

• Human activities can threaten biodiversity

• Biodiversity only matters for animals

• All species are equally affected by human activities

Which of the following is a reason why biodiversity is important?

• It is only important for plants

• It only benefits certain species

• It influences ecological processes and global climates

• It has no impact on human life

What is a major consequence of habitat loss on wildlife?

• Increased biodiversity

• Species extinction

• Improved ecosystem health

• Enhanced food sources

Which of the following actions can help mitigate climate change?

• Deforestation

• Renewable energy adoption

• Overfishing

• Urban sprawl

What role do invasive species play in ecosystems?

• They enhance biodiversity

• They can disrupt local ecosystems

• They have no impact on native species

• They are always beneficial

Which acronym represents the threats to biodiversity?

• HIPPA

• HIPPO

• HIPCA

• HAPPY

Deforestation is an example of which part of HIPPO?

• habitat loss - the H in HIPPO

• pollution - one of the Ps in HIPPO

• invasive species - the I in HIPPO

• none of these