Q2. Which of the following statements about extinction is true?A. Extinction rates are decreasing due to conservation effortsB. The current extinction rate is 100-1000 times higher than natural ratesC. Only large animals are facing extinction threatsD. Extinction events have never happened in Earth's history
Q3. Which of the following is an example of ex situ conservation?A. Biosphere reservesB. Seed banksC. Sacred grovesD. National parks
Q4. Which of the following is a correct statement about habitat loss?A. Habitat loss is a leading cause of species extinction.B. Habitat loss has no impact on biodiversity.C. Only marine species are affected by habitat destruction.D. Protected areas like national parks contribute to habitat destruction.
Q5. What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest?A. Frequent seasonal changesB. Short evolutionary timeC. High solar energy availabilityD. Low precipitation
Q6. Which of the following statements about conservation strategies is correct?A. In situ conservation protects species in their natural habitats.B. Ex situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural environment.C. Conservation strategies are unnecessary for ecosystem balance.D. Habitat destruction is a conservation strategy.
Q7. Which of the following ecosystems has the highest biodiversity?A. DesertsB. TundraC. Tropical rainforestsD. Polar ice caps
Q8. Which type of conservation effort involves preserving biodiversity outside of natural habitats?A. In situ conservationB. Ex situ conservationC. Ecosystem-based conservationD. Natural selection
Q9. Which of the following is a correct statement about biodiversity hotspots?A. They have a high number of endemic species.B. They are areas with low species diversity.C. They are found only in polar regions.D. They do not require conservation efforts.
Q10. What is the estimated total number of species yet to be discovered on Earth?A. 1 millionB. 3 millionC. 6 millionD. 10 million