Habitat and Ecosystem Quiz

What are the five factors needed for an area to be considered a habitat?

• Food, water, cover, space, arrangement

• Food, water, shelter, sunlight, temperature

• Water, air, soil, sunlight, temperature

• Food, shelter, sunlight, air, soil

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Food, water, cover, space, arrangement', identifies essential elements for a habitat. These factors ensure that organisms can find nourishment, shelter, and adequate living conditions to thrive.

Which of the following is NOT a basic service provided by habitats?

• Provisional services

• Cultural services

• Technological services

• Supporting services

Answer explanation

Technological services are not considered a basic service provided by habitats. The basic services include provisional, cultural, and supporting services, which directly relate to ecosystem functions and human well-being.

What role do wetlands play in the ecosystem according to the text?

• They provide shelter for animals

• They filter pollutants and clean water

• They are used for recreational activities

• They produce food for humans

Answer explanation

Wetlands play a crucial role in filtering pollutants and cleaning water, making them essential for maintaining water quality in the ecosystem. This function is vital for both wildlife and human health.

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Which service involves the regulation of wildlife populations?

• Provisional services

• Cultural services

• Regulating services

• Supporting services

Answer explanation

Regulating services are essential for maintaining ecosystem balance, including the regulation of wildlife populations. This service helps control species numbers and interactions, ensuring biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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What are the three major types of habitat loss mentioned in the text?

• Habitat fragmentation, habitat degradation, habitat destruction

• Habitat fragmentation, habitat pollution, habitat conservation

• Habitat degradation, habitat pollution, habitat restoration

• Habitat destruction, habitat conservation, habitat pollution

Answer explanation

The correct answer lists the three major types of habitat loss: habitat fragmentation, habitat degradation, and habitat destruction. These terms describe different ways ecosystems can be negatively impacted.

What is an example of habitat degradation given in the text?

• Building a strip mall

• Oil spills polluting aquatic habitats

• Expanding urban areas

• Clearing forest land for agriculture

Answer explanation

Oil spills polluting aquatic habitats is a clear example of habitat degradation, as it directly harms marine life and disrupts ecosystems, making it a significant environmental issue.

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What is the main reason for losing habitat according to the text?

• Climate change

• Urban sprawl and human population growth

• Industrial pollution

• Natural disasters

Answer explanation

The text highlights that urban sprawl and human population growth are the primary drivers of habitat loss, as they lead to the destruction of natural areas to accommodate expanding cities and communities.

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What does habitat destruction involve?

• Natural disasters

• Direct human impact or change of a habitat

• Climate change

• Wildlife conservation efforts

Answer explanation

Habitat destruction primarily involves direct human impact or change of a habitat, such as urban development, deforestation, and pollution, which significantly alter or eliminate natural environments.

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by marine habitats?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

Answer explanation

About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by marine habitats, making it the largest ecosystem on the planet. This includes oceans, seas, and other bodies of saltwater.

Which zone in marine habitats begins at the coast and extends to the end of the continental shelf?

• Oceanic zone

• Neritic zone

• Bathypelagic zone

• Mesopelagic zone

Answer explanation

The neritic zone is the marine habitat that starts at the coastline and extends to the edge of the continental shelf, making it the correct choice. The oceanic zone is deeper, while bathypelagic and mesopelagic zones are even deeper layers.