STAS PART II - 1

What does biodiversity refer to?

• Variety of natural landscapes

• Variety of all life on Earth

• Evolutionary history of humans

• Climate changes over time

Where was the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity held in 1992?

• New York

• London

• Rio de Janeiro

• Tokyo

Which organization defined biodiversity as "the wealth of life on earth, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and their ecosystems"?

• United Nations

• World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

• Bernhardt Organization

What does genetic diversity refer to?

• Variations in species populations

• Variations in ecosystems across regions

• Variations among genetic resources of organisms

• Variations in global environments

What indicates a population's ability to adapt to changing situations?

• High ecosystem diversity

• High genetic diversity

• Low genetic diversity

• High species diversity

What is species diversity?

• Variety of species in a specific area

• Genetic variations in organisms

• Interactions between ecosystems

• A specific type of ecosystem

What is ecological diversity?

• Genetic variation in ecosystems

• Variety of ecosystems in a region

• The habitat of a particular species

• Interactions of one species with another

What is the term for the place where a particular species lives?

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

• Community

• Niche

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

• Supports healthy ecosystems

• Causes climate change

• Provides raw materials

• Serves as a source of medicine

What does biodiversity provide that is essential for life?

• Clean water, oxygen, and food

• Fossil fuels

• Processed goods

• Industrial machines