Unit 3 lesson 13 Biodiversity Unit Test
1. What is biodiversity?
a) The variety of living organisms in a specific area
b) The study of rocks and minerals
c) The process of evolution
d) The study of planets and stars
Answer: a) The variety of living organisms in a specific area
2. Why is biodiversity important?
a) It helps maintain balance in ecosystems
b) It has no impact on the environment
c) It only benefits humans
d) It is not necessary for the survival of living organisms
Answer: a) It helps maintain balance in ecosystems
3. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to biodiversity loss?
a) Climate change
b) Habitat destruction
c) Pollution
d) Conservation efforts
Answer: d) Conservation efforts
4. What is an extinction event?
a) A natural disaster that wipes out a large percentage of species
b) The result of human activities leading to the loss of biodiversity
c) A process of rapid evolution
d) A conservation effort to protect endangered species
Answer: a) A natural disaster that wipes out a large percentage of species
5. How can individuals help protect biodiversity?
a) By consuming more resources
b) By supporting conservation efforts and sustainable practices
c) By polluting the environment
d) By destroying natural habitats
Answer: b) By supporting conservation efforts and sustainable practices