Biodiversity and Ecological Concepts Quiz

What is Simpson's Index used to measure in ecology?

• The average height of trees in a forest

• The diversity of species within a community

• The growth rate of a population

• The survival rate of a species

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Which of the following is a method to calculate the average of a data set?

• Subtracting the smallest value from the largest value

• Dividing the sum of all values by the number of values

• Multiplying all values together

• Finding the middle value in an ordered list

What is the formula for calculating the survival ratio?

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How is biodiversity defined?

• The number of individuals in a species

• The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• The rate at which a species reproduces

• The average lifespan of a species

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Why is biodiversity important in preventing genetic diseases in a forest?

• It increases the number of predators

• It reduces the need for sunlight

• It ensures a wider gene pool, reducing the likelihood of genetic diseases

• It increases the rate of photosynthesis

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What are transect lines used for in ecological studies?

• To measure the height of trees

• To count the number of species in a specific area

• To create a map of the ecosystem

• To track the movement of animals

What is a quadrant in ecological studies?

• A tool used to measure wind speed

• A square plot used for sampling in ecological research

• A type of plant found in rainforests

• A method for calculating population growth