Biodiversity Quiz

What does biodiversity refer to?

• The different species in an ecosystem

• The variety of life on Earth, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity

• The total number of animals in a forest

• The process of adaptation in animals

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can NEGATIVELY affect biodiversity?

• Pollution

• Habitat destruction

• Invasive species

• Genetic diversity

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What is an invasive species?

• A species that helps maintain the balance of an ecosystem

• A species that is native to an ecosystem

• A non-native species that harms an ecosystem

• A species that only exists in zoos and parks

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Which of the following ecosystems is most likely to have the highest biodiversity?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Grassland

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An example of a decomposer is:

• Cow

• Worm

• Hawk

• Flower

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The primary source of energy for all food chains is:

• Grass

• Grasshopper

• Sun

• Producer

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The introduction of a new species into an ecosystem is ALWAYS beneficial for biodiversity.

• True

• False

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What can pollution harm?

• Only plants

• Only animals

• The health of species and ecosystems

• Only water

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What is a desert typically characterized by?

• High rainfall

• Low rainfall and adapted species

• Dense forests

• Large bodies of water

Who is the primary consumer in the example food web?

• Frog

• Grasshopper

• Snake

• Grass

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