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Exploring Species Diversity and Survival

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

What is the best definition of "adaptation" in biology?

a)

A type of food an animal eats

b)

A feature or behaviour that helps an organism survive in its environment

c)

The number of animals in a group

d)

The place where an animal sleeps

2.

Which term describes the struggle between organisms for the same resources, such as food or space?

a)

Camouflage

b)

Competition

c)

Predator

d)

Climate

3.

What is an "environment"?

a)

The group of animals that hunt together

b)

The surroundings where an organism lives, including all living and non-living things

c)

The way an animal moves

d)

The colour of an animal’s fur

4.

What does the word "niche" mean in ecology?

a)

The number of predators in an area

b)

The role or job of an organism in its ecosystem

c)

The size of an animal

d)

The temperature of a habitat

5.

Which of the following best describes a "habitat"?

a)

The food an animal eats

b)

The place where an organism lives

c)

The way an animal moves

d)

The number of animals in a group

6.

What is a "predator"?

a)

An animal that is hunted by others

b)

An animal that hunts and eats other animals

c)

A plant that makes its own food

d)

An animal that only eats plants

7.

Which term describes an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal?

a)

Predator

b)

Prey

c)

Camouflage

d)

Niche

8.

What is "camouflage"?

a)

A way animals change colour to blend in with their environment

b)

The process of hunting for food

c)

The way plants grow

d)

The number of animals in a population

9.

Which of the following best describes "climate"?

a)

The daily weather in a place

b)

The average weather conditions in an area over a long time

c)

The number of animals in a habitat

d)

The type of food available

10.

What is a "biome"?

a)

A single animal species

b)

A large region with a certain climate and specific types of plants and animals

c)

The smallest part of an ecosystem

d)

The process of adaptation

11.

Which of the following is the best definition of "ecosystem"?

a)

A group of the same species living together

b)

All the living and non-living things that interact in a particular area

c)

The climate of a region

d)

The number of predators in an area

12.

What is an "organism"?

a)

A type of habitat

b)

Any living thing, such as a plant, animal, or microbe

c)

A group of animals

d)

The weather in a region

13.

What does "biodiversity" mean?

a)

The number of predators in an area

b)

The variety of different living things in an area

c)

The amount of rainfall in a biome

d)

The size of a population

14.

What does "within species" diversity mean?

a)

Differences between different types of animals

b)

Differences among individuals of the same species

c)

The number of species in a biome

d)

The climate of a habitat

15.

What does "between species" diversity mean?

a)

Differences among individuals of the same species

b)

Differences between different species in an area

c)

The number of predators in a population

d)

The size of a habitat

16.

What is a "species"?

a)

A group of organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

b)

A type of habitat

c)

The weather in a region

d)

The number of animals in a group

17.

What is a "population" in biology?

a)

All the different species in an ecosystem

b)

All the members of one species living in a certain area

c)

The climate of a biome

d)

The number of predators in a habitat

18.

Why is diversity within a species important for survival?

a)

It helps all individuals look the same

b)

It allows some individuals to survive changes in the environment

c)

It reduces the number of predators

d)

It makes the climate warmer

19.

How does biodiversity help an ecosystem?

a)

It makes all organisms the same

b)

It increases the chances that some species will survive environmental changes

c)

It reduces the number of habitats

d)

It makes the climate colder

20.

Which of the following is an example of adaptation?

a)

A rabbit eating grass

b)

A polar bear having thick fur to survive in cold climates

c)

A fish swimming in water

d)

A tree growing in soil