Biodiversity and Vital Functions Quiz
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Plants with vascular tissues produce seeds, while those without vascular tissues do not produce seeds.

True

Biodiversity is important for maintaining balance in the natural environment and is not essential for sustainability.

False

One of the human activities that threaten biodiversity is the introduction of foreign species.

True

The 4 Rs principle in conservation stands for Reduce, Reuse, Replace, and Recycle.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lungs give birth to live young.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Destruction of natural habitats is not a threat to biodiversity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wild monkeys should be fed to help conserve wildlife.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conservation is not necessary to maintain biodiversity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources do not threaten the survival of living things.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-flowering plants are not classified as a type of plant.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living things in danger of extinction are not called endangered species.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living things carry out seven vital functions to maintain life.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The wide variety of living things is called biodiversity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living things vary in shape, structure, and size.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classification helps scientists identify living things in an orderly way.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientists classify living things according to their differences in key features.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Animals can be classified into vertebrates and invertebrates based on whether they have a backbone.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and mammals are the five groups of vertebrates.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reptiles have feathers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mammals have gills for breathing.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All vertebrates lay shelled eggs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vertebrates have a constant body temperature.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All vertebrates lay eggs.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-vascular plants can be classified as seed plants and non-seed plants.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seed plants can be classified into flowering plants and non-flowering plants.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Biodiversity is not important for maintaining balance in the natural environment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Animals can be classified into vertebrates and invertebrates based on whether they have a backbone.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Seedless plants do not produce seeds.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vascular plants do not have vascular tissues.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Living things do not need to excrete to maintain life.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conservation efforts do not include the 4Rs principle of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 4Rs principle refers to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the activities necessary to help conserve wildlife and the natural environment is to eat or buy products made from endangered species.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Practicing the 4Rs principle in daily life does not contribute to reducing pollution.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources do not threaten the survival of living things.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Introduction of foreign species is not one of the human activities that threaten biodiversity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All citizens can take part in conservation programs such as beach clean-up and tree planting events.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using resources obtained in a sustainable way does not help conserve wildlife and the natural environment.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven vital functions of living things?

<p>Living things need food, oxygen, move, grow, detect and respond to stimuli, excrete, and reproduce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is biodiversity and why is it important?

<p>Biodiversity is the wide variety of living things. It is important to maintain balance in the natural environment and make it more sustainable. It benefits humans by providing resources such as food, raw materials, and medicines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can animals be classified and what are the five groups of vertebrates?

<p>Animals can be classified into vertebrates and invertebrates. The five groups of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can plants be classified and what are the two categories of vascular plants?

<p>Plants can be classified into vascular plants and non-vascular plants. The two categories of vascular plants are seed plants and seedless plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two subcategories of seed plants and what differentiates them?

<p>The two subcategories of seed plants are flowering plants and non-flowering plants. Flowering plants produce flowers, while non-flowering plants do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is biodiversity important for maintaining balance in the natural environment?

<p>Biodiversity is important for maintaining balance in the natural environment because it helps make it more sustainable and provides resources for humans such as food, raw materials, and medicines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some human activities that threaten the survival of living things?

<p>Some human activities that threaten the survival of living things include overhunting, overexploitation of natural resources, and the introduction of foreign species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the 4Rs principle in the context of reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity.

<p>The 4Rs principle stands for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace. It contributes to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity by reducing the use of resources, reusing resources rather than throwing them away, recycling materials to make new products, and replacing environmentally harmful materials with less harmful ones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some tips citizens can follow to help conserve wildlife and the natural environment?

<p>Citizens can help conserve wildlife and the natural environment by not feeding, disturbing, or collecting wild animals and plants, not leaving litter in the countryside, not eating or buying products made from endangered species, using resources obtained in a sustainable way, and taking part in conservation programs such as beach clean-up and tree planting events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is conservation necessary to maintain biodiversity?

<p>Conservation is necessary to maintain biodiversity because it helps protect natural habitats, prevents overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, controls the introduction of foreign species, and reduces pollution, all of which are threats to biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the introduction of foreign species threaten biodiversity?

<p>The introduction of foreign species threatens biodiversity by disrupting the balance of ecosystems, outcompeting native species, and causing harm to the existing biodiversity of an area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how practicing the 4Rs principle in daily life contributes to reducing pollution.

<p>Practicing the 4Rs principle in daily life contributes to reducing pollution by reducing the use of resources, reusing items to prevent them from becoming waste, recycling materials to create new products, and replacing harmful materials with less harmful alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some human activities that threaten the survival of living things?

<p>Some human activities that threaten the survival of living things include destruction of natural habitats, overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can citizens help conserve wildlife and the natural environment?

<p>Citizens can help conserve wildlife and the natural environment by following tips such as not disturbing wild animals and plants, not leaving litter in the countryside, not consuming products made from endangered species, using resources sustainably, and participating in conservation programs like beach clean-ups and tree planting events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 4Rs principle stand for and how does it contribute to maintaining biodiversity?

<p>The 4Rs principle stands for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace. It contributes to maintaining biodiversity by reducing pollution through resource reduction, reusing items to minimize waste, recycling materials for new products, and replacing harmful materials with less harmful alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some human activities that threaten biodiversity?

<p>Destruction of natural habitats, overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some tips for citizens to help conserve wildlife and the natural environment?

<p>Do not feed, disturb or collect wild animals and plants, do not leave litter in the countryside, do not eat or buy products made from endangered species, use resources obtained in a sustainable way, take part in conservation programs such as beach clean-up and tree planting events, practice the 4Rs principle in daily life to reduce pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 4Rs principle stand for in conservation?

<p>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Reduce' component of the 4Rs principle contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity?

<p>By reducing the use of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Reuse' component of the 4Rs principle contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity?

<p>By reusing resources rather than throwing them away</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Recycle' component of the 4Rs principle contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity?

<p>By recycling materials to make new products</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Recover' component of the 4Rs principle contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity?

<p>By replacing environmentally harmful materials with less harmful ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is biodiversity?

<p>The wide variety of living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do scientists classify living things?

<p>According to their similarities in key features</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main classifications for animals based on whether they have a backbone?

<p>Vertebrates and invertebrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five groups of vertebrates?

<p>Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Birds, Mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do animals in the five groups of vertebrates reproduce?

<p>Reptiles lay shelled eggs, Amphibians lay shelled eggs, Fish lay eggs, Birds lay eggs, Mammals give birth to live young</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the general features of the five groups of vertebrates?

<p>Reptiles have slimy scales, Amphibians have moist skin and no scales, Fish have dry, hard covering, Birds have feathers, Mammals have fur or hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the structures for movement in the five groups of vertebrates?

<p>Reptiles have four limbs, Amphibians have four limbs, Fish have fins, Birds have two wings, Mammals have four limbs and two other limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the body temperatures of the five groups of vertebrates vary?

<p>Changes with environment for Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish; Keeps constant for Birds; Changes with environment for Mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the organs for breathing in the five groups of vertebrates?

<p>Reptiles have lungs, Amphibians have gills and lungs, Fish have gills, Birds have lungs, Mammals have lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of biodiversity in maintaining balance in the natural environment.

<p>Biodiversity is important for maintaining balance in the natural environment as it allows for resilience and stability in ecosystems. It ensures that various species can adapt to changes and provides a wide range of ecological services that are essential for sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities that threaten the survival of living things and lead to a rapid reduction in biodiversity?

<p>The activities that threaten the survival of living things and lead to a rapid reduction in biodiversity include the destruction of natural habitats, overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some tips for citizens to help conserve wildlife and the natural environment?

<p>Some tips for citizens to help conserve wildlife and the natural environment include not feeding, disturbing, or collecting wild animals and plants, not leaving litter in the countryside, not feeding wild monkeys, not eating food or buying products made from endangered species, using resources obtained in a sustainable way, and taking part in conservation programs such as beach clean-up and tree planting events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is conservation necessary to maintain biodiversity?

<p>Conservation is necessary to maintain biodiversity because it helps to protect and preserve various species and their habitats, ensuring the continuation of ecological balance and the provision of essential resources for human well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 Rs principle in conservation and how do they contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity?

<p>The 4 Rs principle in conservation stands for Reduce, Reuse, Replace, and Recycle. These principles contribute to reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity by minimizing resource consumption, promoting sustainable practices, reducing waste generation, and promoting the reuse and recycling of materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do human activities pose a threat to biodiversity?

<p>Human activities pose a threat to biodiversity through the destruction of natural habitats, overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, and pollution, all of which contribute to the rapid reduction of biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of biodiversity for humans?

<p>Biodiversity benefits humans by providing essential resources such as food, raw materials, and medicines, and by contributing to the overall well-being and sustainability of human societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some human activities that are a threat to biodiversity?

<p>Some human activities that are a threat to biodiversity include the destruction of natural habitats, overhunting and overexploitation of natural resources, introduction of foreign species, and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of plants based on the presence of vascular tissues?

<p>Plants can be classified into vascular plants, which have vascular tissues, and non-vascular plants, which do not have vascular tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does biodiversity benefit the natural environment and human societies?

<p>Biodiversity benefits the natural environment by maintaining ecological balance and providing essential ecological services. It also benefits human societies by providing resources such as food, raw materials, and medicines, contributing to human well-being and sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of human activities that threaten biodiversity?

<p>Examples of human activities that threaten biodiversity include deforestation, overfishing, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and habitat destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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