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Chapter 2 Biodiversity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

Choose the animal that is a vertebrate.

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Which of the following is a homeothermic animal?

a)

Salamander

b)

Crocodile

c)

Dugong

d)

Shark

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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.

10.

Horseshoe crab, eel and centipede are vertebrates.

a)

YES

b)

NO

11.

________________ 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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

Why is "A" less biodiverse than "B"?

a)

Image "A" is more biodiverse.

b)

Image "A" has many corn plants and this makes it have high "rich" biodiversity.

c)

Image "A" has a lot more plants than image "B"

d)

Even though "A" has a lot of corn plants they are all the same species and makes this a low "poor" biodiverse area.

15.

Which of the following questions could we ask to distinguish a mammal, such as a spider monkey, from a reptile, such as a crocodile?

a)

Does the animal have four limbs?

b)

Does the animal lay eggs to reproduce?

c)

Does the animal consume food for energy?

d)

Does the animal have a backbone?

16.
Nonflowering plants make their seeds through what 2 things?
a)
cones & spores
b)
flowers & plants
c)
plants & cones
d)
spores & flowers
17.
What do ferns have that apple trees do not have?
a)
stems
b)
roots
c)
flowers
d)
spores
18.

What can be done by human to maintain and conserve biodiversity (2 answers) ?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Encourage sales of turtle eggs

c)

Reforestation

d)

Carry out breeding programs

19.

What are the two groups scientist use to classify plants? PICK TWO

a)

Plants

b)

Trees

c)

Nonvascular

d)

Vascular

20.

Mrs. Collins asked her class to draw pictures of invertebrates. Which student or students pictures were correct?

a)

Student B

b)

Student A

c)

Student A and B

d)

Student C and D