Biodiversity Quiz #2

Imagine you're part of a vibrant plant community with your friends Lily, Kai, and Elijah. What would be the primary benefit of having a greater number of species in your plant neighborhood?

• A. The plants throw a colorful party every day

• B. The plants team up to better withstand diseases and environmental challenges

• C. The plants grow taller and stronger to impress their neighbors

• D. The plants become so independent they need no maintenance or care

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Imagine you're on a thrilling adventure with William, Charlotte, and James in a lush, vibrant jungle. How does the diversity of species you encounter affect the jungle's biological productivity?

• It has no effect on productivity

• It decreases overall productivity

• It increases productivity compared to single-species locations

• It only affects productivity during certain seasons

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Imagine you're exploring a vibrant jungle with Benjamin, Zoe, and David. What would you expect to find in an ecosystem with high species diversity?

• A few species with large populations, like a small village

• Many species with small populations, like a bustling city

• Many different species with large populations, like a grand festival

• Only endangered species, like a rare treasure hunt

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Imagine you're an explorer like Jackson or Hannah, venturing into a vibrant jungle. How does the structural diversity of this jungle contribute to its thriving ecosystem?

• It reduces the number of species present

• It creates microhabitats that support more species

• It only benefits plant species

• It decreases overall biodiversity

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David, Benjamin, and Charlotte are on a mission to save the planet! Which of the following human activities is NOT a villain in the story of biodiversity loss?

• Urban expansion

• Air and water pollution

• Natural volcanic activity

• Agriculture

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Imagine you're a scientist like Arjun or Lily, exploring the vast Amazon rainforest. What is one way the loss of biodiversity directly affects human medicine?

• It increases the cost of medical treatments

• It eliminates potential new medicines

• It makes existing medicines more effective

• It improves medical research opportunities

Imagine you're a detective like Grace, Aria, and Kai, solving the mystery of what caused the mass extinction event 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Was it a cosmic event or something else?

• Human activity

• Disease outbreak

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Imagine you're a wildlife explorer like Noah, Sophia, or Evelyn. How might climate change challenge the survival of the species you discover?

• By changing abiotic conditions beyond species' tolerance ranges

• By increasing species diversity

• By improving habitat conditions

• By reducing competition between species

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Imagine you're on a quest with Benjamin, Ethan, and Mason to save the planet! Which economic sector would NOT be directly impacted by the loss of our precious biodiversity?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Forestry

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Imagine you're an explorer like James or Emma, venturing into the wild! What is one way humans, like our adventurous friends, contribute to habitat loss?

• Natural selection

• Evolutionary changes

• Introduction of invasive species

• Volcanic eruptions

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