Q1. Which of the following is a function of biodiversity?A. Regulation of climateB. Maintenance of soil fertilityC. Pollination and seed dispersalD. All of the above
Q2. Which of the following statements about species richness is incorrect?A. Species richness is highest in tropical regions.B. Species richness increases towards the poles.C. Species richness is an important measure of biodiversity.D. Higher species richness enhances ecosystem resilience.
Q3. Which of the following statements about endemic species is correct?A. They are found worldwideB. They are restricted to a specific regionC. They are only found in aquatic ecosystemsD. They are always keystone species
Q4. Which biome has the lowest species diversity?A. Tropical rainforestB. Coral reefsC. TundraD. Mangroves
Q5. What does the "rivet popper hypothesis" illustrate about biodiversity loss?A. Loss of one species does not affect ecosystemsB. Ecosystems can function better with fewer speciesC. Gradual species loss weakens ecosystems over timeD. Species loss only affects certain ecosystems
Q6. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about ecosystem diversity?A. Ecosystem diversity includes variation in ecosystems within a region.B. Ecosystem diversity does not include differences in climate and landscapes.C. Ecosystem diversity contributes to overall biodiversity.D. Coral reefs and mangroves are examples of diverse ecosystems.
Q8. Which of the following is an ethical reason for biodiversity conservation?A. Economic benefitsB. Maintaining ecosystem balanceC. Moral responsibility to protect speciesD. Oxygen production
Q9. Which type of conservation method is used in "biosphere reserves"?A. Ex situ conservationB. In situ conservationC. CloningD. Artificial propagation
Q10. Which of the following is a correct statement about invasive species?A. Invasive species can disrupt native ecosystems.B. Invasive species always increase biodiversity.C. Invasive species never affect ecosystem balance.D. Invasive species are beneficial to all ecosystems.