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BIODIVERSITY - FORM 2 (CHAPTER 1)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plant that has monocotyledon seed?

a)

Has parallel vein leaves

b)

Has tap root

c)

Has woody stem

d)

Non-flowering plant

2.

What is an endemic species?

a)

Species that can be found anywhere

b)

Animals that became endangered

c)

Organisms that can only be found in restricted habitat

d)

Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

3.

Choose the animal that is a vertebrate.

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

Which of the following is a homeothermic animal?

a)

Salamander

b)

Crocodile

c)

Dugong

d)

Shark

5.

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

be preserved. Choose two importance of biodiversity.

a)

Recreational places

b)

To maintain the water level in the atmosphere

c)

Medical

d)

To classify organisms

6.

A __________________ is a method used by biologists to identify and classify organisms systematically

based on similarities and differences.

a)

dolphin key

b)

dicotyledon key

c)

dictionary key

d)

dichotomous key

7.

Which animal has fins?

a)

Chicken

b)

Pomfret

c)

Lion

d)

Snake

8.

What is the similarity between salamander and clownfish ?

a)

Both are covered with moist skin

b)

Both are poikilothernic

c)

Both undergo internal fertilisation

d)

Both live on land

9.

Choose the correct pair of the classification of animals given above.

a)

Salamander : Mammal

Turtle : Reptile

b)

Turtle : Reptile

Pangolin : Mammal

c)

Zebra : Mammal

Turtle : Amphibian

d)

Pangolin : Reptile

Salamander : Amphibian

10.

Plants are classified as non-flowering and flowering plants. Which of the following is flowering plant?

a)

Moss

b)

Fern

c)

Durian tree

d)

Conifer

11.

The methods of biodiversity conservation can be classified as in situ conservation and ex situ conservation. Which statement below best describe ex situ conservation?

a)

Preserves the species outside of their natural habitat such as in zoos and botanical parks.

b)

Preserves the species within their natural habitat such as in national parks, permanent forest reserves and marine parks.

12.

Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.

a)

YES

b)

NO

13.

Horseshoe crab, eel and centipede are vertebrates.

a)

YES

b)

NO

14.

________________ plants are simple and small plants without a vascular system. _______________ plants have a vascular system within them that transport water and food throughout the plant. These plants also have true roots, stems and leaves.

a)

Vascular ; Non-vascular

b)

Non-vascular ; Vascular

15.

Paddy plant is an example of flowering plants. Choose one characteristic of paddy plant.

a)

Has woody stem

b)

Has leaves with parallel veins

c)

Has tap root

d)

Consist of two cotyledons