Humans and Ecosystems Quiz

What does biodiversity mean?

• The number of different living things in a place.

• The process of saving and protecting nature.

• Breaking animal homes into smaller pieces.

• Catching too many fish.

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Why is overfishing a problem for oceans?

• It mainly hurts ocean ecosystems and can make fish numbers fall a lot.

• It increases biodiversity.

• It helps in conservation.

• It has no effect on ocean ecosystems.

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What is one effect of building a road through a forest?

• It can block animal paths and split up their habitats.

• It increases the number of trees.

• It helps animals find new homes.

• It has no effect on the forest.

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What is the difference between conservation and stewardship?

• Conservation means using resources wisely so they don’t run out. Stewardship means taking care of nature every day and making sure it is not harmed.

• Conservation is about harming nature. Stewardship is about using resources unwisely.

• Conservation and stewardship are the same.

• Conservation is only about planting trees.

Give an example of recreational land use.

• Hiking trails and parks

• Factories and manufacturing

• Shopping malls

• Residential homes

Which of the following is an example of habitat fragmentation?

• Cleaning up a polluted river.

• Protecting endangered species.

• Planting more trees in a forest.

• Building a highway through a wetland area.

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What is the main goal of conservation efforts?

• To build more factories.

• To increase pollution.

• To use natural resources wisely and protect them for the future.

• To remove all animals from their habitats.

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How can people help protect biodiversity?

• By using more plastic products.

• By reducing pollution and supporting protected areas.

• By cutting down more trees.

• By hunting endangered animals.

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Which activity can help reduce habitat loss?

• Building more roads through natural areas.

• Creating wildlife corridors between forests.

• Dumping waste in rivers.

• Cutting down all the trees in a park.

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What is one way people can practice stewardship?

• By using more fossil fuels.

• By picking up litter in local parks.

• By wasting water at home.

• By ignoring endangered species.

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