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WorksheetsBiodiversity
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the primary reason for preserving the Rainforest?
They provide timber for construction
They are home to a wide range of species
They regulate global temperature
They produce oxygen for the planet
What does the term "biodiversity" mean?
The study of biology in diverse environments
The variety of plant species in an ecosystem
The number of animals in a given area
The variety of living things in an area
Which of the following is NOT an example of a high biodiversity environment?
coral reefs
rainforests
deserts
ecosystems with many different species
Why is the loss of a single species considered harmful?
it could impact the entire ecosystem
it reduces the beauty of nature
it affects only that particular species
it has no significant impact
Which field of science studies nature to inspire new technologies?
ecology
botany
bionics or biomimicry
pharmacology
What inspired the design of the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe
rattlesnake heat-sensing pits
termite mound cooling systems
coral reef structures
plant photosynthesis process
How does high biodiversity affect ecosystems?
it makes them less stable
it has no effect on ecosystem stability
it makes them more stable
it only affects plant life in ecosystems
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
they produce oxygen
they break down dead plants and animals
they pollinate plants
they regulate temperature
How does biodiversity contribute to soil health?
by increasing soil temperature
by preventing plant growth
by keeping nutrients in the soil
by removing all organisms from the soil
Which of the following is an example of how biodiversity supports ecosystems?
it prevents all species interactions
it allows different insects to pollinate plants
it eliminates competition between species
it reduces the number of plant species
What might happen if a plant species in a rainforest goest extinct?
the rainforest would immediately die
animals that rely on it for food may struggle to survive
it would have no effect on the ecosystem
new plant species would instantly replace it
How does biodiversity relate to human health?
it has no relation to human health
it only affects mental health
it provides potential sources for new medicines
it reduces the need for healthcare
