10 Questions
What percentage of birds are facing extinction?
13%
Which of the following is an example of interspecific interactions?
Competition among species
What is the main cause of extinction in the tropics?
Habitat loss
What is the term for the decrease in productivity of some species being compensated by the increase in productivity of other species?
Species asynchrony
What is the relationship between the density of people and species threats?
There is a relationship, but it's not always consistent
What is a potential consequence of low genetic diversity in a population?
Reduced resistance to disease
What is the main threat to biodiversity in the oceans?
Overfishing
According to the co-adaptation hypothesis, what is the relationship between hominin presence and extinction rates?
Lower extinction rates in areas with longer hominin presence
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individual benefits lead to a collective loss?
Tragedy of the commons
What is the relationship between overfishing and overexploitation of wildlife?
When there is enough fish, overexploitation of wildlife decreases
Test your knowledge on the importance of biodiversity, its types, and the causes of extinction, including overexploitation, habitat loss, and pollution. Learn how species-rich communities contribute to stable ecosystems.
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