WorksheetsBIODIVE LONG EXAM
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
variability among living
organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial,
marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological
complexes of which they are part
Biodiversity
Conservation
Inventory
Breeds
The sum total of genetic information contained in the genes of individual plants, animals and microorganisms that inhabit the earth.
Genetic Diversity
Species Diversity
Ecological Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
relates to the variety of habitat, biotic communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere, as well as the tremendous diversity within ecosystems in terms of habitat differences and the variety of ecological processes.
Species Diversity
Ecology
Ecosystem Diversity
Community
no. of species occurring in a place
Species Richness
Community
Population
Assemblage
the relative representation of a species in a particular ecosystem. It is usually measured as the number of individuals found per sample.
Abundance
Frequency
Occurrence
Species Index
animals have developed characteristic behaviours which allow them to regulate their own body temperature
Homoiothermic
Poikilothermic
Concept of a species population is specialized within a natural community
Niche
Food Web
Trophic Level
Adaptation
Specialization limits or eliminates competition and permits two or more species to coexist as members of the same community for each is assured of needed resources
True
False
is the study of natural systems, and an ecosystem is a natural system where abiotic (nonliving) and biotic (living) components interact with one another.
Ecosystem
Ecology
Environment
Biodiversity
defined as the number of organisms per unit area or per unit volume
Frequency
Density
Occurrence
Abundance
Equation symbol of biotic potential or intrinsic rate; species’ maximum number of offspring an individual can produce
r
K
dt
N
stands for the carrying capacity of the area
K
n
N
r
(a) Ecology is an assemblage of populations living together in the same area
The sigmoid growth curve is also called a logistic curve
True
False
is the termination of a kind of organism or of a group of kinds, usually a species.
Invasiveness
Extinction
Endangered Status
Endemic
What is the IUCN Red List?
The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of threatened species.
The International Onion for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of threatened species.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List for threatened species.
The International Union of Conservation of Nature’s Red List of threatened species.
When was the IUCN Red List founded ?
(a)
What are endangered species?
A species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, because Marcel Marceau
A species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction.
Chicken rice that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction.
A species that will not extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular political jurisdiction.
Conservation status of Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
NT
CE
LC
E
Conservation Status of Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta)
NT
CE
E
LC
Philippine tarsier is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol and Cebu.
True
False
Maximum population size that a particular environment can support
Carrying Capacity
Environmental Resistance
Population Density
Exponential Growth
It refers to the variation of genes within a species.
Genetic Diversity
Species Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
It refers to the variety of species within a region.
Genetic Diversity
Species Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
The Philippines is considered a mega-diversity country rivaled only by a few countries in the world when it comes to variety of ecosystems, species and genetic resources.
True
False
Which of the following terms refer to species that can be found in a certain region only?
Endemic
Endangered
Extinct
Threatened
Which of the following species is considered as near extinction because it only has 350 species in Mindoro?
Bleeding Heart
Tamaraw
Monkey Eating Eagle
Warty Pig
Which of the following is an example of "flora"
Rafflesia
Ylang-ylang
Ipil Ipil
Pandaca pygmaea
How many megadiverse countries in the world exist?
1
5
12
17
Scientific name of Philippine Eagle
(a)
Local name of Manis culionensis
Pilandok
Tawsi
Balintong
Tuba
Scientific name of Philippine frogmouth
(a)
______________ are a polyphyletic group including amphibians and reptiles
Avifauna
Herpetofauna
Vertebrata
Ectothermic Animals
Mindoro is one of the Philippine "Pleistocene Islands"
True
False
Most dominant forest type and found all over the country from 0-1,000 meters above sea level (masl) in the Philippines
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lower montane forest
Mossy forest or upper montane forest
Sub-alpine forest
Scientific Name of the endemic freshwater sardine which inhabits Taal Lake
(a)
expressed as the total number of examples taken which contains the species. It is mainly concerned with the distribution patterns of individuals and is useful in describing and testing for such species.
Frequency
Dominance
Importance Value
Densisty
Invasive Alien Species
Achatina fulica
Tarsius syrichta
Haplonycteris fischeri
Trimeresurus flavomaculatus mcgregori
Local name of Montano's hornbill (Anthracoceros montani)
(a)
Local name of Phloeomys pallidus
Tawsi
Pilandok
Bu-ot
Balintong
What are biogeographic regions of the world that are both rich in biodiversity and threatened with destruction?
threatened hotspots
biodiversity hotspots
mega-diverse region
ring biodiversity
Which of the following describes the MAIN GOAL of biodiversity conservation?
to prevent overpopulation and invasion of different kinds of organisms
to provide more tourism spots and source of economic growth
to keep animals from dying and plants from becoming extinct
to maintain the balance of ecosystems and its sustainability throughout generations
As suggested by the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), the following are steps that can be taken to save biodiversity EXCEPT
Preservation of unique ecosystems
Sustainable utilization of resources
Prevention of over-exploitation of wildlife
Introduction of invasive species in an ecosystem
Protected Area is an example of what type of conservation management?
In Situ
Ex situ
All of the choices are correct
Zoological Garden is an example of what type of conservation Management?
In situ
Ex situ
Bioprospecting
All of the choices are correct
Which among the following endemic species is considered to be the world’s largest flower?
Areca
Allamanda
Rafflesia
Renanthera
Arayat National Park is an example of what conservation management?
In Situ
Ex situ
Bioprospecting
All fo the choices are correct
