WorksheetsBiodiversity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A species that is at serious risk of extinction is called
a threatened species
an endangered species
an invasive species
a native species
The U.S. Endangered Species Act was passed in the year (a) .
What is the biggest threat to biodiverity?
climate change
littering
habitat destruction
pollution
Which of these would be considered a generalist?
Which of these would be considered a specialist?
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
k-strategists
r-strategists
An area with a great amount of biodiversity is called
a tundra
a diversity center
a biodiversity hotspot
Who is considered the "Father of Biodiversity" in the scientific community?
Garret Hardin
Rachel Carson
Ms. Gaughan
E.O. Wilson
Taxonomists are the scientists who classify species.
True
False
An organism's role in its community is its
habitat
niche
What do we call the illegal trade of goods such as ivory tucks and animal furs?
the black market
business
the yellow market
the blue market
The dinosaurs going extinct is an example of
background extinction
mass extinction
Which is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?
medecine
money
agriculture
ecotourism
How many species are estimated to exist on the Earth?
50-500 thousand
1-2 million
3-7 million
3-50 million
What type of species makes up the highest percentage of life?
insects
fungi
fish
bacteria
