Insect World and Conservation Quiz

What percentage of known species on Earth are insects?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT a role played by insects in ecosystems?

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Decomposition

• Predation

What was the estimated decline rate of land-dwelling insects per decade according to a 2020 study?

• 15%

• 5%

• 9%

• 20%

Which butterfly species in the United States has seen an 80% population decline this century?

• Viceroy

• Painted Lady

• Swallowtail

• Monarch

How does light pollution affect moths?

• It lures them to their death

• It increases their population

• It helps them navigate better

• It has no effect

Which insects are likely to benefit from climate change?

• Beetles

• Butterflies

• Mosquitoes

• Bumblebees

What did Rachel Carson warn about in her book 'Silent Spring'?

• The extinction of mammals

• The decline of marine life

• The damage to our planet

• The rise of invasive species

How many tonnes of pesticides are released into the global environment annually?

• Two million

• Three million

• Four million

• Five million

What is one suggested action to help protect insects?

• Cut down more trees

• Rewild gardens

• Build more roads

• Increase pesticide use

What analogy did Paul Ehrlich use to describe the loss of species?

• A broken bridge

• A sinking ship

• A falling star

• A crashing plane