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diversity of organism

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals, or plants is known as

a)

biodiversity

b)

habitat

c)

climate

2.

Different organisms have _____________ characteristics which enable them to adapt and thrive independently in their respective habitats.

a)

same

b)

different

c)

equal

3.

Dog is an animal living in water.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.
What does biodiversity mean?
a)
Only one species in an area.
b)
The different amount of species in an area
c)
All abiotic life
d)
Nitrogen fixation
5.

Biodiversity is best described as...

a)

the amount of different species of organisms (plants and animals) living in the same area.

b)

when only a few species inhabit an area.

c)

when only one organism (plants and animals) is found living in one area.

6.
High biodiversity is 
a)
having a lot of the same organism.
b)
having a few of the same organism.
c)
having a lot of variety of different organisms.
d)
only having one of each organism. 
7.

A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately is known as

a)

threatened species

b)

endemic species

c)

keystone species

d)

endangered species

8.

Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to human

a)

Source of food

b)

Balance in nature

c)

Raw materials for industries

d)

Education

e)

Recreational places

9.

Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to human

a)

Source of food

b)

Balance in nature

c)

Raw materials for industries

d)

Education

e)

Recreational places

10.

Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to human

a)

Medical

b)

Balance in nature

c)

Raw materials for industries

d)

Recreational places

11.

Activities that can destroy the biodiversity of the rainforest

a)

Deforestation

b)

Breeding program

c)

Forest reserve

d)

Illegal logging

12.

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

13.

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

14.

Biodiversity is the ...

a)

Variety of life found on Earth

b)

All the ecosystems in the World

c)

The remains of other living things

15.

Tick the result of several destructive practices and their consequences

a)

Pollution, climate change, hunting and capturing animals...

b)

Pollution, climate change, creation of new species...

c)

Over-exploiting resources, creation of new species, alteration of habitats...

16.

Endangered species are...

a)

Those which are free

b)

Those which are in danger of extinction

c)

Those which are living in a different habitat

17.

The principal function of biosphere reserves is...

a)

Protect the environment

b)

Protect wildlife

c)

Both

18.

Life on Earth will disappear if we continue harming our natural...

a)

Context

b)

Environment

c)

Earth