Biodiversity and Conservation Quiz
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What is the primary motivation behind conservation efforts?

  • To mitigate the effects of climate change
  • To appreciate the intrinsic value of wildlife and habitats (correct)
  • To exploit natural resources
  • To protect human interests
  • What is species diversity?

  • The rate of habitat destruction in a particular area
  • The number of species within a particular area (correct)
  • The variety of habitats in a particular area
  • The extinction rate of species in a particular area
  • What is biodiversity?

  • The variety of total habitat of an area (correct)
  • The rate of extinction of species in a particular area
  • The rate of habitat destruction in a particular area
  • The number of species within a particular area
  • Why is species diversity often mistakenly equated with biodiversity?

    <p>Because species diversity is a subset of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between conservation and biodiversity?

    <p>Conservation efforts are necessary to protect biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conservation

    • Conservation involves protecting and enhancing wild animals, plants, habitats, and more due to growing awareness of their importance and threats from human activities like pollution and resource exploitation.

    Biodiversity

    • Biodiversity refers to the variety of total habitat in an area, encompassing more than just species diversity.

    Species Diversity

    • Species diversity is a measure of the number of species within a specific area.
    • Species diversity is only one component of biodiversity.

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    Test your understanding of biodiversity, species diversity, and conservation efforts to protect wild animals, plants, and habitats from modern threats.

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