Biodiversidad

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

• The number of species in a given area.

• The genetic variation within a species.

• The number of ecosystems in a region.

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Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?

• Climate change

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Gravity

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What is the role of biodiversity in ecosystem stability?

• It increases resilience to environmental changes.

• It decreases the number of species.

• It has no effect on ecosystems.

• It only affects plant life.

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Which of the following is an example of a biodiversity hotspot?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Antarctic Ice Sheet

• Gobi Desert

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How does deforestation affect biodiversity?

• It decreases biodiversity by destroying habitats.

• It increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• It has no effect on biodiversity.

• It only affects animal species.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity within a species?

• It allows species to adapt to changing environments.

• It decreases the survival rate of species.

• It has no impact on species survival.

• It only affects plant species.

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Which of the following practices can help conserve biodiversity?

• Establishing protected areas

• Urban development

• Industrial expansion

• Monoculture farming

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What is an endemic species?

• A species native to a single geographic location.

• A species found worldwide.

• A species that migrates seasonally.

• A species that is extinct.

How does pollution impact biodiversity?

• It reduces biodiversity by harming organisms.

• It increases biodiversity by creating new niches.

• It has no impact on biodiversity.

• It only affects aquatic life.

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem services?

• Biodiversity supports ecosystem services like pollination and water purification.

• Biodiversity decreases ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity has no relationship with ecosystem services.

• Biodiversity only affects food production.

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