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Biodiversity MSM

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The number of different species in an area is referred to as its

a)

biodiversity

b)

habitat fragmentation

c)

niche diversity

d)

species richness

2.

If all members of a species disappear from Earth, the species is said to be

a)

extinct

b)

keystone

c)

threatened

d)

endangered

3.

The mating of condors in zoos is an example of

a)

biodiversity

b)

captive breeding

c)

habitat destruction

d)

habitat preservation

4.

The loss of a natural habitat is called

a)

habitat destruction.

b)

habitat fragmentation.

c)

pollution.

d)

poaching.

5.

National Natural Park like Tayrona, is an example of:

a)

captive breeding

b)

habitat preservation

c)

poaching

d)

habitat destruction

6.

Laws can help protect endangered species by prohibiting:

a)

products made from the species

b)

habitat preservation.

c)

diversity of genes.

d)

captive breeding

7.

The most diverse ecosystems on Earth are

a)

tropical rain forests

b)

deserts

c)

coral reefs

d)

deep-sea areas

8.

The exhaust fumes (gases coming from the car) from automobiles are an example of:

a)

habitat destruction.

b)

pollution

c)

poaching

d)

exotic species

9.

A species that influences the survival of many other species in an ecosystem is called a(n):

a)

extinct species

b)

exotic species

c)

endangered species.

d)

keystone species

10.

Wildlife tourism, or “ecotourism”, is an example of the ecologic value of biodiversity.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

A diverse pool of (a)   helps ensure that individuals in a species will pass a variety of traits to their offspring.

12.

The illegal killing or removal of wildlife species from their habitats is called (a)   .

13.

Some relationships among some marine organisms:

Otter eats Sea Urchins. The Sea Urchins eats Kelp. Other species like the fishes depend on Kelp to find shelter.

According with this information, if the number of Otters decrease due to poaching, what will happen to the Kelp forest?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stays the same

14.

The major cause of extinction is habitat fragmentation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Protecting whole ecosystems is the most effective way to preserve biodiversity.

Whole definition: 1. all of; entire.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Biodiversity has both (a)   and ecological value within an ecosystem.

17.

Soccer fields are most often made of one single type of grass. What type of biodiversity do sports fields show?

a)

High "Rich" biodiversity because there is only one type of producer.

b)

Low "Poor" biodiversity because there is only one type of producer.

18.

High biodiversity ensures that many different ecological niches (jobs, roles) are filled, which helps the ecosystem function well.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

High biodiversity makes it more likely that the ecosystem will be able to keep functioning after a disturbance, such as disease or natural disaster.

a)

True

b)

False

20.
Currently sharks are on a rapid decline due to overfishing. If sharks go extinct will this affect the biodiversity of the ocean?
a)
No, sharks are not important.
b)
No, sharks will only affect the seal populations.
c)
Yes, it will disrupt the entire food chain in the ocean.
d)
Yes, but only a little.
21.
Why is biodiversity so important?
a)
Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct another species that relies on it could go extinct as well
b)
Because it’s better to have only one variation of each species.
c)
Because it better to only have a few species on Earth.
d)
Honestly, I have no idea what biodiversity is!
22.

What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

a)

Get involved with ecological restoration in your area.

b)

Prevent invasive species from overpopulating.

c)

Don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

d)

All of the above

23.

Biodiversity is....

a)

The biological variety and variability of life on Earth. The measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level.

b)

Number of species in an environment

c)

Diversity of plants

d)

Diversity of animals

24.
Where does the energy from an ecosystem come from?
a)
Trees
b)
Sun
c)
Plants
d)
Water
25.
 Which biome is more likely to survive a change in the environment?
a)
High (rich) biodiversity
b)
Low (poor) biodiversity
26.

Food Web B is an example of...

a)

Low biodiversity and low sustainability. If the producer dies then all the food web will suffer.

b)

High biodiversity and high sustainability. If an organism is removed the food web will continue with no effect.