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Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the root "bio" mean...

a)

living

b)

nonliving

c)

toxic

d)

variety

2.

What does the root "diversity" mean...

a)

living

b)

nonliving

c)

toxic

d)

variety

3.

Define genetic diversity

a)

a variety of genes and traits within a species

b)

a variety of ecosystems in a given area

c)

system made up of all the living and nonliving things in a given area

d)

a variety of species in an ecosystem

4.

The level of biodiversity that involves a variety of habitats is _____ diversity.

a)

ecosystem

b)

population

c)

genetic

d)

species

5.

What are the 3 types of biodiversity (SELECT 3)

a)

Genetic

b)

Species

c)

Ecosystem

d)

Size

e)

Biotic

6.

The more different types of organisms and the more relationships that can occur between organisms the greater the...

a)

Species Diversity

b)

Genetic Diversity

c)

Ecosystem Diversity

7.

Greater ____________________ means there are more habitats to support different types of organisms.

a)

Ecosystem Diversity

b)

Species Diversity

c)

Genetic Diversity

8.

The greater the ____________________, the more likely a species is to survive changes to their environment

a)

Genetic Diversity

b)

Species Diversity

c)

Ecosystem Diversity

9.
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
10.
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!
11.

Puerto Princesa Palawan is known for its beautiful places and beaches that make it more attractive  to  tourists.  Which  of  the  following  classifications  of  value  of biodiversity is described?

a)

A. aesthetic value   

b)

B. direct economic value  

c)

  C. indirect economic value

d)

  D. both b and c

12.

Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

a)

habitat rehabilitation

b)

reforestration

c)

overexploitation

d)

tree planting

13.

Which of the following is an autotroph?

a)

grass

b)

grasshopper

c)

rat

d)

snake

14.

which of the following is a primary consumer?

a)

grass

b)

cows

c)

lion

d)

eagle

15.

which of the following is a decomposer?

a)

zebra

b)

bacteria

c)

rabbit

d)

berries

16.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which humans are destroying habitats?

a)

Gathering rain water to use to water crops

b)

Clearing out prairies to grow a single crop

c)

Cutting trees to use as toilet paper

d)

Building a shopping mall with a large parking lot

17.

Which of the following is NOT a cause for the current decline in the biodiversity of our ecosystem?

a)

over-exploitation of resources

b)

planting new forests to replace trees

c)

pollution of animal's water sources

d)

increasing human population

18.

What is an invasive species?

a)

An organism that is new to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.

b)

An organism that is native to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

c)

An organism that is new to an environment that has negative effects on the environment.

d)

An organism that is native to an environment that has positive effects on the environment.

19.

The excessive use of species that have economic value is known as

a)

pollution

b)

habitat destruction

c)

over - exploitation

d)

climate change

20.

The threat to biodiversity that occurs when the homes of different species are destroyed

a)

pollution

b)

habitat destruction

c)

over - exploitation

d)

climate change

21.

When human-made chemicals and garbage find their way into nature and harm the air, soil, and water it is called

a)

pollution

b)

habitat destruction

c)

overexploitation

d)

climate change

22.

The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth

a)

Threatened species

b)

endangered species

c)

Extinction

23.

Species that could become endangered in the near future are called extinct species.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Biodiversity had both ____________________ and ecological value within a system.

a)

Mental

b)

Economic

c)

Physical

25.

The sea otter is a _____________ that influences the survival of many other species in its ecosystem.

a)

Gene

b)

Endangered Species

c)

Keystone Species

26.

Organisms provide people with jobs and the things they need to live, that gives them _ value.

a)

economic

b)

ecological

c)

recreational

d)

niche

27.

A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately is known as

a)

threatened species

b)

endemic species

c)

keystone species

d)

endangered species

28.
Scientists think people have directly caused the extinction of some species through ______________.
a)
habitat destruction
b)
poaching
c)
pollution
d)
All of these
29.

What are the two types of causes of extinction?

a)

Natural Causes of Extinction

b)

Standard Causes of Extinction

c)

Anthropogenic Causes of Extinction

d)

Civil Causes of Extinction

30.

What does "Anthropogenic" mean?

a)

Caused by animals or plants.

b)

Caused or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature.

c)

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings.

31.

Which is NOT a way to prevent or conserve biodiversity?

a)

Using animal-tested products.

b)

Growing native plants.

c)

Reducing Carbon footprint.

d)

Educate and Spread Awareness

32.

The National Bird of the Philippines, the Philippine Eagle is currently critically endangered.

a)

True.

b)

False.

33.

True or False: Human beings are wiping out species much faster than nature creates them, causing what scientists call a "6th extinction"

a)

true

b)

false

34.

Evidence of an animal or plant that lived a long time ago on Earth is called a ________.

a)

fossil

b)

tiger

c)

extinct

d)

endangered

35.

The dinosaurs went extinct in the __________ Mass extinction

a)

End Cretaceous

b)

Triassic Jurassic

c)

Ordovician-Silurian

d)

None of the options

36.

The reasons for the pattern of extinction rates after 1700 are (check all that apply)

a)

more predators are eating these organisms

b)

destruction of habitats through logging and agriculture

c)

climate change

d)

hunting

e)

more volcanic activity

37.

What is a mass extinction?

a)

The introduction of a new species to an ecosystem

b)

A significant event where a large number of Earth's species become extinct in a short period of time

c)

A gradual decrease in biodiversity over millions of years

d)

The evolution of a species into a new form

38.

Which period's end is marked by the extinction of the dinosaurs, serving as an example of a mass extinction?

a)

Jurassic

b)

Triassic

c)

Cretaceous

d)

Permian

39.

What event causes environmental upheaval due to the release of greenhouse gases and ash into the atmosphere?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Volcanic Activity

c)

Industrial Pollution

d)

Ocean Acidification

40.

Which event listed on the slide could potentially be caused by a nearby star?

a)

Plate Movements

b)

Sea Level changes

c)

Supernova

d)

Asteroid Impacts

41.

What was a significant consequence of the Ordovician-Silurian Extinction?

a)

A significant increase in biodiversity

b)

The emergence of mammals

c)

A significant drop in biodiversity, particularly affecting marine life

d)

The appearance of the first land plants

42.

What is known as the "Great Dying"?

a)

End Cretaceous Extinction

b)

End Permian Extinction

c)

Devonian Extinction

d)

Ordovician-Silurian Extinction

43.

There have been 5 mass extinctions in Earth's history. Which of the following answer choices was a cause of these extinctions? You may select more than one answer. Check all that apply.

a)

increased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere

b)

an asteroid impact

c)

formation of glaciers and decreased sea levels

d)

widespread volcanic activity

e)

All of them

44.

There have been 5 mass extinctions in Earth's history. Which of the following mass extinctions occurred first?

a)

End Permian

b)

Triassic

c)

Late Devonian

d)

End Ordovician

45.

Which of the following events resulted in the most species extinctions overall?

a)

Triassic

b)

End Permian

c)

Late Devonian

d)

Cretaceous (KT Event)

46.

A Mass Extinction wipe out one-fourth to one-half of all life on Earth in a short period of time.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

extinction means that few individuals of the species still exist in the wild but their interactions with other species around them is ecologically insignificant because of their low abundance.

a)

LOCAL

b)

BIOLOGICAL

c)

ECOLOGICAL

48.

when no individual of species is found in in any part of the world.

a)

LOCAL

b)

BIOLOGICAL

c)

ECOLOGICAL

49.

when no individual of species is found in the place it originally inhabited, but found elsewhere in the wild.

a)

LOCAL

b)

BIOLOGICAL

c)

ECOLOGICAL

50.

What is our Philippines` National Bird?

a)

EAGLE

b)

MAYA

c)

peacock-pheasant