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A #science quiz on #biodiversity.
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1
a wave of____ followed when ever humans arrived on islands and continents.
laws
extirpation
Treaties
extinction
2
Which of the following is an example of amethod for managing whole ecosystems andhabitats?
mapping biodiversity hotspots
captive breeding
Species Survival Plans (SSPs)
cloning
3
To manage, protect, and reintroduce endangered species are the goals of habitat corridors.
False
True
4
Ecosystems that are affected by change butbounce back and regain function
resilient
persistant
basic
resistant
5
A species is _______________ to an area if it is found nowhere else in the world.
endemic
extinct
genetic diversity
biodiversity
6
Invasive species can out-compete and displace native species.
True
False
7
Organisms that are genetically the same butdiffer from area to area based on adaptation.
family
species
subspecies
genus
8
In the United States, what is the major law that protects biodiversity?
Convention on Biological Diversity
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Species Survival Plan
9
Genetic diversity measures a difference in DNA among individuals.
True
False
10
Insects are the most diverse species of organisms.
False
True
11
Which component of Biodiversity is the easiest to measure?
Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
Genetic Diversity
General Diversity
12
Ecotourism can provide a direct source of income
True
False
13
affected by environmental change, but bounces back to regain function
resilient
resistant
14
Which is a benefit of biodiversity?
medicine
agriculture
ecosystem services
ecotourism
15
Coat thickness is a result of
General Diversity
Genetic Diversity
Ecosystem Diversity
Species Diversity
16
A ______ is an area that supports a high number of endemic species, but is losing biodiversity.
latitudinal gradient
biodiversity hotspot
captive breeding
species diversity
17
What is the two name classifying system fortaxonomical groups?
Binomial Nomenclature
Adverse Naming
Cross Naming
Di-hybrid Naming
18
money owed to other nations in exchange for protecting its biodiversity is called a
debt-for-nature swap.
conservation concession.
Species Survival Plan.
wildlife corridor.
19
greatest cause of biodiversity loss
pollution
invasive species
habitat change and fragmentation.
climate change
20
A treaty is a(n)
agreement under international law.
biodiversity program run by zoos.
state law to protect wildlife.
trade-off with landowners.
21
Raising and breeding organisms in controlled conditions, such as zoos or aquariums
biodiversity hotspot
captive breeding
species survival plan
cloning
22
species diversity measures a variety of species in a given area?
True
False
23
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and flora is an example of
treaties to protect biodiversity.
laws to increase the number of species.
organizations that promote poaching.
polls measuring American opinion about biodiversity.
24
Mountain ranges separating certain species is an example of?
Invasive Species
Mass extinction
Mass extirpation
Habitat Fragmentation
25
A region that includes tigers, eagles, lizards, rabbits, and many organisms would have a high?
taxonomic diversity.
ecosystem diversity.
genetic diversity.
species diversity.
26
The latitudinal gradient is a natural pattern in which species diversity generally
increases towards the equator
decreases towards the equator
decreases at warmer climates
increases towards the poles
27
Ecotourism and tourism are practically the same.
True
False
28
Which product is often derived from the natural environment?
oats
fuel
medicines
oil
29
What is the correct hierarchy of taxonomic groups, from largest to smallest?
order, family, genus, species
family, genus, species, order
genus, family, species, order
genus, family, order, species
30
a species that is at serious risk of becoming extinct?
endangered
extirapated
extinct
threatened
