Biodiversity and Conservation
Biology ⇒ Ecology and Environment
Biodiversity and Conservation starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which invasive species can threaten native biodiversity.
Describe the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation.
Describe the term 'endemic species'.
Explain how climate change can affect biodiversity.
Explain how overexploitation affects biodiversity.
Explain the difference between in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods.
Explain the term 'ecosystem diversity'.
Explain why biodiversity is important for ecosystem services.
Which of the following is a benefit of biodiversity? (1) Soil erosion (2) Disease spread (3) Pollination of crops (4) Habitat destruction
Which of the following is a consequence of habitat fragmentation? (1) Increased genetic diversity (2) Decreased species population (3) Improved ecosystem services (4) Enhanced migration
Which of the following is a consequence of loss of biodiversity? (1) Improved food security (2) Loss of ecosystem services (3) Increased genetic variation (4) Enhanced climate regulation
Which of the following is a direct threat to biodiversity? (1) Habitat destruction (2) Sustainable agriculture (3) Wildlife corridors (4) Reforestation
Fill in the blank: The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth is called _______.
Fill in the blank: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains the _______ List of Threatened Species.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of non-native species to a new environment is called _______ species introduction.
Fill in the blank: The loss of a species from a particular area, but not globally, is called _______.
True or False: Biodiversity hotspots are regions with high levels of species richness and endemism.
True or False: Biodiversity loss can affect human health.
True or False: Conservation of biodiversity can help in the discovery of new medicines.
True or False: Conservation of biodiversity is important for maintaining ecosystem stability.
