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Worksheets23.5 Measuring abundance and distribution (No Video)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is biodiversity?
The variety of organisms, species, and habitats in a particular area
The study of human impact on the environment
A measure of pollution in an area
A type of ecosystem found only in tropical regions
Why is biodiversity important?
It ensures the survival of human species
It increases agricultural yield
It is important for the aesthetics of nature
It reduces the carbon footprint of an area
What does the term 'interdependence of species' refer to?
Species living independently of each other
Species competing for the same resources
Species relying on each other to survive and reproduce
The dominance of one species over another
What are the three main types of biodiversity?
Forests, Deserts, Grasslands
Mountains, Rivers, Oceans
Climate, Water, Soil
Species, Habitats, Genetics
What does species richness refer to?
The number of individuals in a species
The health of a species population
The number of different species in a particular area
The lifespan of species in an ecosystem
What is Simpson's Index used for?
Measuring species biodiversity
Calculating the age of a species
Determining the water quality in habitats
Estimating the population size of humans
What does genetic biodiversity refer to?
The genetic similarity between different species
The variety of ecosystems in a region
The number of habitats available for colonization
The variety of genes or alleles in a particular organism
How can genetic biodiversity be increased?
Through habitat destruction
Via random mutation and gene flow
By introducing invasive species
Through selective breeding
What is a consequence of a genetic bottleneck?
Decreased genetic diversity
Enhancement of species richness
Stabilization of the ecosystem
Increased genetic diversity
What is the purpose of using quadrats in sampling?
To determine the depth of water bodies
To calculate the height of trees
To estimate population sizes or distribution of species
To measure the speed of animals
