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WorksheetsQuiz 1-SNC1L-Ecosystem & Biodiversity
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
Why is "A" less biodiverse than "B"?
Image "A" is more biodiverse.
Image "A" has many corn plants and this makes it have high "rich" biodiversity.
Image "A" has a lot more plants than image "B"
Even though "A" has a lot of corn plants they are all the same species and makes this a low "poor" biodiverse area.
The environment with the greatest biodiversity is the one with the greatest variety of __________________________________.
ecosystem services
biodiversity
resources
organisms
ecosystems
Ecosystem biodiversity is often used as a measure of its _________________.
ecosystem services
biodiversity
resources
organisms
health
Biodiversity can affect the______ of ecosystems and the______ of populations.
existence and life
life and existence
stability and sustainability
sustainability and stability
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?
agriculture
deforestation
ecotourism
medicine
Which of the following is an action that you could take to help protect and
conserve biodiversity in the environment?
Consume more electricity at home.
Buy plastic bags instead of paper bags.
Make use of vehicles even at short distances.
Plant more trees.
Bees are insects that belong to the group of:
BIOTIC
ABIOTIC
The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem. Plants depend on light from the sun in order to perform the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is an example of what type of factor?
BIOTIC
ABIOTIC
Up to 60% of an adult human is made up of water. Water is an example of what type of factor?
BIOTIC
ABIOTIC
Air is a mixture of colorless gases. Air is an example of which type of factor?
BIOTIC
ABIOTIC
Termites are tiny insects that can cause severe damage to homes and other structures that consist of wood. Termites are an example of what type of factor.
Biotic
Abiotic
The place where an organism lives that provides it with shelter, food and water ….
ecosystem
population
habitat
How might an introduced plant species kill native plant species?
Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of sunlight and resources.
Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of competition.
It can cause soil loss from erosion.
Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of oxygen.
What is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth?
habitat destruction
loss of drinking water
hunting
pollination
From the discussion on the simulation, why is DDT harmful?
DDT can affect the ozone layer and create holes in it.
DDT is not harmful to the environment
It is a type of insecticide that the farmers used, caused algae bloom.
none of the above
Which of the following statements explains how a sustainable fishing method can help protect fish populations and aquatic biodiversity? Select all correct answers.
Regulating catch size can protect genetic diversity
Regulating types of nets used can protect non-fish species
Regulating season length can change the timing of reproduction
Regulating the size of fish that can be kept can protect fish that are reproducing
Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.
True
False
Which of the following would be most effective method to slow down destruction of certain species of birds and small mammals from over hunting?
increase the demand for meat and pelts from these animals
Prevent nature documentaries from being made about these animals
Decrease the size of their habitat.
Regulate the number of animals that can be hunted in a certain area at certain times
