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Biodiversity quiz by Alan
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1
How many endangered animals don't have laws to protect them?
Over 300
None
Less than 200
Between 100 and 200
2
How much of the ocean is protected?
40 percent
1 percent
47 percent
80 percent
3
How much of each species is lost each year?
4 percent.
1 percent.
0.5 percent
0.009 percent.
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In how many levels is biodiversity measured on?
3
6
2
5
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Which country has the highest number of vascular plant species?
Brazil
New Zealand
Zaire
Peru
6
Half of the calories we eat come from which plants?
Rice, corn and maize.
Rice, corn and beans.
Oats, maize and wheat.
Rice,corn and wheat.
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Why do ecosystems around the equator tend to be more diverse than others?
Because of the climate
Because of the pest-free ecosystems.
Because of the terrain.
Because of the plant-life
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How many types of plants are used by humans to produce food?
Around 2000
Around 20000
Around 4000
Around 6000
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How many types of plants are used in medicines around the world?
Around 3,000
Around 70,000
Around 4,000
Around 9,500
10
Which type of animal has the most animal diversity?
Vertebrate
Gymnosperm
Other
Invertebrate
11
Approximately how many species of animals have been classified by taxonomists?
1,700,000
122,000
475,000
3,500,000
12
Which of these countries AREN'T classified as 'mega-diverse'?
Poland
South Africa
Democratic republic of Congo
Venezuela
13
How many people in the world still rely on feral animals?
343,000
200,000,000
945,000,550
330,000
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Approximately how much of forest land is lost each year?
55 million acres
18 million acres
40 million acres
300 thousand acres
15
Whhich ecosystem has the most diversity of species?
Savannah
Rainforest
Coral Reef
Tundra
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Which of these countries ARE classified as 'mega-diverse'.
Mexico
Germany
Japan
Mongolia
17
What is the classification of animals called?
Paleontology
Taxonomy
Dermatology
Taxidermy
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What is the definition of biodiversity?
The classification of species
A form of biology
The diversity of different living things.
What animals eat
19
Which one of these countries is a biodiversity hotspot?
Madagascar
D.P.R of Korea or North Korea
Russia
Norway
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What three levels is biodiversity divided into?
Bodily,dietary,behavioural.
Classification,dietary,species.
Ecosystem,species,genetic.
Ecosystem,genetic,dietary.
