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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: The Foundation of a Healthy Planet

Description: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: The Foundation of a Healthy Planet
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What term describes the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Ecosystem Services

  3. Conservation

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biodiversity encompasses the vast array of living organisms and their genetic and ecological interactions.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an ecosystem service provided by biodiversity?

  1. Water purification

  2. Climate regulation

  3. Food production

  4. Pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution is a negative impact on the environment, while the other options represent beneficial services provided by biodiversity.

What is the term for the process by which humans alter natural ecosystems for their own benefit?

  1. Conservation

  2. Restoration

  3. Exploitation

  4. Adaptation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exploitation involves using natural resources for human benefit without regard for their long-term sustainability.

Which of the following is a major driver of biodiversity loss?

  1. Habitat destruction

  2. Climate change

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution are all significant factors contributing to the decline in biodiversity.

What is the term for the interconnectedness of species within an ecosystem?

  1. Biodiversity

  2. Ecosystem Services

  3. Food Web

  4. Symbiosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A food web depicts the feeding relationships between different species in an ecosystem.

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species?

  1. Sea otter

  2. African elephant

  3. Monarch butterfly

  4. Giant panda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea otters play a crucial role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems by controlling sea urchin populations.

What is the term for the process of restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state?

  1. Conservation

  2. Restoration

  3. Reforestation

  4. Reclamation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Restoration aims to bring damaged ecosystems back to their original condition.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Fossil fuels

  4. Water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are finite resources that cannot be replenished naturally.

What is the term for the process by which species adapt to changes in their environment?

  1. Evolution

  2. Adaptation

  3. Natural selection

  4. Genetic drift


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the process by which organisms adjust to their surroundings to ensure survival.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Minerals

  3. Solar energy

  4. Water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Renewable resources, like solar energy, can be replenished naturally and are not depleted over time.

What is the term for the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment?

  1. Ecology

  2. Biology

  3. Chemistry

  4. Physics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecology focuses on the relationships between living organisms and their surroundings.

Which of the following is an example of a threatened species?

  1. Giant panda

  2. Blue whale

  3. African elephant

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The giant panda, blue whale, and African elephant are all classified as threatened species due to various factors.

What is the term for the process by which humans manage and protect natural resources?

  1. Conservation

  2. Restoration

  3. Exploitation

  4. Adaptation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conservation involves the responsible management of natural resources to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Which of the following is an example of an endangered species?

  1. Black rhinoceros

  2. Sumatran tiger

  3. Giant panda

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The black rhinoceros, Sumatran tiger, and giant panda are all critically endangered species facing imminent threats to their survival.

What is the term for the process by which species evolve and adapt to new environments?

  1. Evolution

  2. Adaptation

  3. Natural selection

  4. Genetic drift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolution describes the gradual change in the characteristics of a species over generations.

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