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Quiz 1-SNC1L-Ecosystem & Biodiversity

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How can humans best help an endangered species avoid extinction?
a)
they can feed the animals
b)
they can put the animals in a zoo
c)
they can protect the animal’s habitat
d)
they can take the animal to new habitats
2.
Why is biodiversity so important?
a)
Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct another species that relies on it could go extinct as well
b)
Because it’s better to have only one variation of each species.
c)
Because it better to only have a few species on Earth.
d)
Honestly, I have no idea what biodiversity is!
3.
What factor does NOT affect biodiversity?
a)
Urbanization
b)
Planting Native Plants
c)
Overfishing
d)
Pollution
4.
In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?
a)
a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets
b)
b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species
c)
c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species
d)
d. Recreational hunting
5.
Biodiversity is the variety of ________ in a community.
a)
genes
b)
population
c)
species
d)
community
6.
Which of the following is NOT a type of  biodiversity?
a)
species
b)
genetic
c)
ecosystem
d)
individual
7.

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.

8.
High biodiversity is 
a)
having a lot of the same organism.
b)
having a few of the same organism.
c)
having a lot of variety of different organisms.
d)
only having one of each organism. 
9.

The environment with the greatest biodiversity is the one with the greatest variety of __________________________________.

a)

ecosystem services

b)

biodiversity

c)

resources

d)

organisms

e)

ecosystems

10.

Ecosystem biodiversity is often used as a measure of its _________________.

a)

ecosystem services

b)

biodiversity

c)

resources

d)

organisms

e)

health

11.

Biodiversity can affect the______ of ecosystems and the______ of populations.

a)

existence and life

b)

life and existence

c)

stability and sustainability

d)

sustainability and stability

12.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

a)

agriculture

b)

deforestation

c)

ecotourism

d)

medicine

13.

Which of the following is an action that you could take to help protect and

conserve biodiversity in the environment?

a)

Consume more electricity at home.

b)

Buy plastic bags instead of paper bags.

c)

Make use of vehicles even at short distances.

d)

Plant more trees.

14.

Bees are insects that belong to the group of:

a)

BIOTIC

b)

ABIOTIC

15.

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?

a)

BIOTIC

b)

ABIOTIC

16.

Up to 60% of an adult human is made up of water. Water is an example of what type of factor?

a)

BIOTIC

b)

ABIOTIC

17.

Air is a mixture of colorless gases. Air is an example of which type of factor?

a)

BIOTIC

b)

ABIOTIC

18.

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.

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

19.

The place where an organism lives that provides it with shelter, food and water ….

a)

ecosystem

b)

population

c)

habitat

20.

How might an introduced plant species kill native plant species?

a)

Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of sunlight and resources.

b)

Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of competition.

c)

It can cause soil loss from erosion.

d)

Its rapid growth can deprive native plants of oxygen.

21.

What is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity on Earth?

a)

habitat destruction

b)

loss of drinking water

c)

hunting

d)

pollination

22.

From the discussion on the simulation, why is DDT harmful?

a)

DDT can affect the ozone layer and create holes in it.

b)

DDT is not harmful to the environment

c)

It is a type of insecticide that the farmers used, caused algae bloom.

d)

none of the above

23.

Which of the following statements explains how a sustainable fishing method can help protect fish populations and aquatic biodiversity? Select all correct answers.

a)

Regulating catch size can protect genetic diversity

b)

Regulating types of nets used can protect non-fish species

c)

Regulating season length can change the timing of reproduction

d)

Regulating the size of fish that can be kept can protect fish that are reproducing

24.
Sustainable means
a)
using a lot of energy
b)
being able to last for a long time by creating as much as you use
c)
Being able to cause a stain
25.

Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
a)
Wind
b)
Coal
c)
Solar
d)
Biomass
27.

Which of the following would be most effective method to slow down destruction of certain species of birds and small mammals from over hunting?

a)

increase the demand for meat and pelts from these animals

b)

Prevent nature documentaries from being made about these animals

c)

Decrease the size of their habitat.

d)

Regulate the number of animals that can be hunted in a certain area at certain times