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WorksheetsEcosystem: Biodiversity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. What is genetic diversity?
a. The variety of different habitats in an ecosystem
b. The number of different species in a community
c. The variety of different genetic traits within species
d. The number of different ecosystems in a region
2. How does genetic diversity affect the ability of a population to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
a. Genetic diversity has no effect on a population's ability to adapt
b. Genetic diversity decreases the likelihood of adaptation
c. Genetic diversity increases the likelihood of adaptation
d. Genetic diversity makes no difference to a population's ability to adapt
3. What is species diversity?
a. The variety of different genetic traits within a species
b. The number of different ecosystems in a region
c. The variety of different habitats in an ecosystem
d. The number of different species in a community
4. How does species diversity affect the stability of an ecosystem?
a. Species diversity has no effect on ecosystem stability
b. Species diversity increases the likelihood of ecosystem instability
c. Species diversity decreases the likelihood of ecosystem instability
d. Species diversity makes no difference to ecosystem stability
5. What is ecological diversity?
a. The number of different ecosystems in a region
b. The variety of different genetic traits within a species
c. The variety of different habitats in an ecosystem
d. The number of different species in a community
6. How does ecological diversity affect the health of an ecosystem?
a. Ecological diversity has no effect on ecosystem health
b. Ecological diversity decreases the likelihood of ecosystem health
c. Ecological diversity increases the likelihood of ecosystem health
d. Ecological diversity makes no difference to ecosystem health
7. Which of the following is an example of genetic diversity?
a. Different species of plants in a community
b. Different types of animals in an ecosystem
c. Different eye colors in humans
d. Different habitats within a region
8. Which of the following is an example of species diversity?
a. A population of rabbits with different coat colors
b. A community of plants with different growth rates
c. An ecosystem with different soil types
d. A region with different climate zones
9. Which of the following is an example of ecological diversity?
a. A region with many different types of forest
b. A community of plants with different growth rates
c. A population of rabbits with different coat colors
d. A single habitat with a single species
10. Which of the following is an example of adaptation that could increase species' chances of survival in a changing environment?
a. A bird with bright plumage that helps it attract a male
b. A fish that can swim at high speeds to catch prey
c. Alizard that changes color blend in with its surrounding
d. A mammal with long antlers that help it defend against predators
