CHAPTER 1 : BIODIVERSITY

What does biodiversity mean?

• Only one species in an area.
• The different amount of species in an area
• All abiotic life
• Nitrogen fixation

Image "B" shows more biodiversity than image "A". Why?

• Because "B" shows more different species than image "A"

• Because image "B" has less different species than "A"

• "A" has a greater number of same species plants so this statement is wrong.

• Both images show the same biodiversity

What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

• Get involved with ecological restoration in your area.

• Prevent pollution

• Don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

• All of the above

What is an endemic species?

• Species that can be found anywhere

• Animals that became endangered

• Organisms that can only be found in restricted habitat

• Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

Which of the following is an endangered species in Malaysia?

• Tapir

• Sumatran rhinocerous

• Mouse deer

• Rabbit

Biodiversity is a priceless treasure and a legacy of nature which should

be preserved. Choose two importance of biodiversity.

• Recreational places

• To maintain the water level in the atmosphere

• Medical

• To classify organisms

What can be done by human to maintain and conserve biodiversity (2 answers) ?

• Deforestation

• Encourage sales of turtle eggs

• Reforestation

• Carry out breeding programs

The following are the steps to solve the effects of human activities on the environment, EXCEPT

• enforce laws

• use biological controls

• illegal logging

• increase public awareness

Biodiversity exists as a result of the diversity of habitat and ____________

• climate

• water

• air

• wind

The following are some vertebrates, EXCEPT

• turtle

• snake

• corals

• bird