Biodiversity: Definition and Importance
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What is the term used to refer to the variety of life on Earth?

  • Biological diversity
  • Biodiversity (correct)
  • Species diversity
  • Ecosystem diversity

    • What is the term used to describe the variety of species within a habitat or a region?

  • Genetic diversity
  • Ecosystem diversity
  • Biological diversity
  • Species diversity (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the variety of genes within a species?

  • Genetic diversity (correct)
  • Ecosystem diversity
  • Biodiversity
  • Species diversity

    • What are the three levels of biodiversity?

    <p>Species, Genetic, and Ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the number of individuals per species in a community?

    <p>Species abundance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to conserve different populations of a species?

    <p>To conserve genetic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ecosystem?

    <p>A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an endemic species?

    <p>A species that exists only in one geographical region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Red Data Book?

    <p>A document that keeps a record of all the endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criterion for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?

    <p>The region should have at least 1500 species of vascular plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of original habitat that a region can have to qualify as a hotspot?

    <p>30% or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many biodiversity hotspots are there in the world?

    <p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of biodiversity conservation?

    <p>To preserve the diversity of species and ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of biodiversity loss?

    <p>Imbalance in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of In-situ conservation?

    <p>To conserve and protect all endangered species in their natural habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of biodiversity conservation?

    <p>It provides economic and ethical benefits and adds aesthetic value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for biodiversity loss?

    <p>Loss of habitat, over-exploitation of resources, climatic changes, pollution, diseases, and hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hotspots are there in India?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ex-situ conservation of biodiversity?

    <p>To breed and protect endangered species in a new habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of land in a forest is considered dense forest?

    <p>More than 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of forests in regulating the climate?

    <p>They release huge amounts of oxygen into the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forest has a tree cover between 10% and 40%?

    <p>Open forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Forest Policy?

    <p>To increase the forest area to 33%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of forest cover in India?

    <p>21.67%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the organization that conducts surveys and assessments of forest resources in India?

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

    Which district in Karnataka has the highest forest cover?

    <p>Uttara Kannada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the forests due to their role in releasing oxygen?

    <p>Earth's lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest national park in Karnataka?

    <p>Bandipur National Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the place that receives the highest rainfall in India?

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

    What is the term used to describe Non-Wood Forest Products?

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

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