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Biodiversity

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A species that is at serious risk of extinction is called

a)

a threatened species

b)

an endangered species

c)

an invasive species

d)

a native species

2.

The U.S. Endangered Species Act was passed in the year (a)   .

3.

What is the biggest threat to biodiverity?

a)

climate change

b)

littering

c)

habitat destruction

d)

pollution

4.

Which of these would be considered a generalist?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of these would be considered a specialist?

a)
b)
c)
6.

Elephants take care of the calf for two years while it discovers what is edible and learns to keep up with the herd. The mother protects her calf from threats, such as predators or human interference. Elephants are

a)

k-strategists

b)

r-strategists

7.

An area with a great amount of biodiversity is called

a)

a tundra

b)

a diversity center

c)

a biodiversity hotspot

8.

Who is considered the "Father of Biodiversity" in the scientific community?

a)

Garret Hardin

b)

Rachel Carson

c)

Ms. Gaughan

d)

E.O. Wilson

9.

Taxonomists are the scientists who classify species.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

An organism's role in its community is its

a)

habitat

b)

niche

11.

What do we call the illegal trade of goods such as ivory tucks and animal furs?

a)

the black market

b)

business

c)

the yellow market

d)

the blue market

12.

The dinosaurs going extinct is an example of

a)

background extinction

b)

mass extinction

13.

Which is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

a)

medecine

b)

money

c)

agriculture

d)

ecotourism

14.

How many species are estimated to exist on the Earth?

a)

50-500 thousand

b)

1-2 million

c)

3-7 million

d)

3-50 million

15.

What type of species makes up the highest percentage of life?

a)

insects

b)

fungi

c)

fish

d)

bacteria