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WorksheetsWhat Is Biodiversity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of biodiversity?
genetic diversity
species diversity
ecosystem diversity
ecology diversity
Which best explains biodiversity?
The population of a species in an ecosystem.
The study of life.
The many species in an ecosystem.
The different number of biomes on earth
Which of the following describes the number of species that live in a location?
genetic diversity
species diversity
ecological diversity
Which ecosystems has the greatest amount of biodiversity?
polar regions
pine forest
tundra
tropical rainforest
If an ecosystem that has low biodiversity has a sudden a disturbance, what will likely happen?
The ecosystem will quickly recover.
The ecosystem will suffer and some organisms may no longer be able to survive.
The populations of all species in the ecosystem will go up.
Which statement best describes an example of low species diversity?
A population of chorus frogs has many skin colors
An ecosystem is covered by a single species of apple tree
A state park includes multiple forest, wetland, and freshwater ecosystems
What are some negative impacts on biodiversity?
Habitat destruction
Invasive species
Overharvested species
All of the above
Which is a result of overharvested species?
The species population goes up
The species population will stay the same
The species population will go down and can become endangered
Which statement best describes an example of low genetic diversity?
A population of chorus frogs has one skin color
An ecosystem is covered by a single species of apple tree
A state park includes multiple forest, wetland, and freshwater ecosystems
What is one way to help protect habitats and biodiversity?
Cut down trees in a forest to build houses.
Help clean up trash out of oceans or lakes.
Take animals out of their environment.
2. Which of these is often used to measure an ecosystem's health?
the number of species that live there
the number of people that live there
the types of activities that can be done there
6. An ecosystem with ________ diversity is better able to recover from a disturbance.
High
Medium
Low
A healthy ecosystem has _______ biodiversity.
High
Medium
Low
