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WorksheetsEFT1023 BIODIVERSITY - INTRODUCTION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is the most significant threat to biodiversity worldwide?
Pollution
Habitat loss
Climate change
Invasive species
What is the primary measure of biodiversity within a given ecosystem?
Number of species
Genetic variation
Ecosystem stability
Species richness
Which biome is characterized by the highest biodiversity?
Tundra
Desert
Rainforest
Grassland
What does the term "keystone species" refer to in the context of biodiversity?
Species that are at risk of extinction
Species that are most abundant in an ecosystem
Species whose presence is critical to maintaining ecosystem function
Species that are invasive and disrupt native ecosystems
What is the main purpose of biodiversity hotspots?
To preserve areas with high species richness
To study the effects of climate change on ecosystems
To promote ecotourism
To develop sustainable agriculture practices
Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service provided by biodiversity?
Water purification
Urbanization
Deforestation
Industrialization
Which international treaty aims to conserve biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use?
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Convention on Biological Diversity
Paris Agreement
What is the term for the variety of life forms in a given area or on Earth as a whole?
Biodiversity
Ecology
Ecosystem
Biome
Which of the following is NOT a direct threat to marine biodiversity?
Overfishing
Overfishing
Ocean acidification
Desertification
What is the term for the process by which species evolve and adapt to their environment over time?
Evolution
Natural selection
Speciation
Mutation
