WorksheetsThreats of Biodiversity/Impact of Biodiversity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 26mins
Scientist have recognized seaweed’s potential as a sustainable source for biofuels. After years of research, they developed seaweed-based fuel that was recently tested in a real car test engine. Under which type of industry does this fall?
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Most farmed seaweed is consumed in food, but extracts are used in a wide variety of products including toothpaste, cosmetics, and biodegradable packaging. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Scientist have recognized the potential of mushrooms, and it has been used as a packaging material. It is a lot like Styrofoam but made from mushroom and agricultural waste. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Palm oil is derived from the fruit of the palm tree. 50% of packaged items in the grocery store contain palm oil, from the biscuit to the soap aisle. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Kelp is a vegetable of the sea, a food source for ocean life and humans who consume it in its many forms. Harvesting kelp is mainly for human consumption. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Cattle raising for meat production is particularly harmful to the planet as it is responsible for releasing greenhouse gases, but also meat, traditionally has become part of our diet. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
A new study from the University of Illinois shows that eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
In Thailand, the kratom tree can mostly be found in the south of the country. Kratom use has been reported to reduce pain. Its recreational use remains illegal, but its medical use is permitted by law. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Moderna is expected to launch a human clinical trial as early as this week for an mRNA-based vaccine against HIV. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first natural product antibiotic where it was extracted from fungi. Which type of industry does this fall under?
(a)
For generations, people have been hunting whales and consuming whale meat and other products. Due to excessive whaling, many whale species almost faced extinction. Which negative factor of Biodiversity threatens the species?
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An increase of population does not affect the demand for commodity.
TRUE
FALSE
The use of mushroom can benefit agricultural, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industry.
TRUE
FALSE
Natural habitat loss may lead to animal extinction causing an imbalance in biodiversity.
TRUE
FALSE
One of the main drivers behind overexploitation is human overpopulation.
TRUE
FALSE
