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What is biodiversity primarily defined as?
What is biodiversity primarily defined as?
Which country is noted as one of the 17 megadiverse countries?
Which country is noted as one of the 17 megadiverse countries?
What percentage of the world's biodiversity is found in the Philippines?
What percentage of the world's biodiversity is found in the Philippines?
Which of the following factors does not influence biodiversity?
Which of the following factors does not influence biodiversity?
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What does species diversity refer to?
What does species diversity refer to?
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Which of the following statements about endemism in the Philippines is true?
Which of the following statements about endemism in the Philippines is true?
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Which level of biodiversity describes the variation of genes within a species?
Which level of biodiversity describes the variation of genes within a species?
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The variety of ecosystems within a region is referred to as what type of biodiversity?
The variety of ecosystems within a region is referred to as what type of biodiversity?
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What is genetic diversity primarily responsible for in a population?
What is genetic diversity primarily responsible for in a population?
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Which of the following is a consequence of severe reduction in genetic variation?
Which of the following is a consequence of severe reduction in genetic variation?
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Which term describes the variety of biotic communities and ecological processes in an environment?
Which term describes the variety of biotic communities and ecological processes in an environment?
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What is an example of a provisioning service provided by biodiversity?
What is an example of a provisioning service provided by biodiversity?
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Which ecological role does not correspond to regulating services?
Which ecological role does not correspond to regulating services?
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What is the main purpose of supporting services provided by biodiversity?
What is the main purpose of supporting services provided by biodiversity?
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Which of the following ecosystems is NOT listed as one of the examples given?
Which of the following ecosystems is NOT listed as one of the examples given?
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Which service does NOT fall under the cultural services provided by biodiversity?
Which service does NOT fall under the cultural services provided by biodiversity?
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What is the primary cause of habitat alteration or destruction?
What is the primary cause of habitat alteration or destruction?
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Which factor contributes most directly to the extinction of native species?
Which factor contributes most directly to the extinction of native species?
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How can the introduction of invasive species affect native ecosystems?
How can the introduction of invasive species affect native ecosystems?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of declining biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of declining biodiversity?
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What impact does pollution have on biodiversity?
What impact does pollution have on biodiversity?
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Which of the following activities contributes to habitat destruction?
Which of the following activities contributes to habitat destruction?
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Which of these outcomes is a result of biodiversity loss?
Which of these outcomes is a result of biodiversity loss?
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What percentage of its original old growth does the Philippines currently have?
What percentage of its original old growth does the Philippines currently have?
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What is a direct economic value of biodiversity?
What is a direct economic value of biodiversity?
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How do species provide indirect economic value?
How do species provide indirect economic value?
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Which of the following is not considered a provision of ecosystem services?
Which of the following is not considered a provision of ecosystem services?
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What ethical consideration is associated with biodiversity?
What ethical consideration is associated with biodiversity?
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Which of the following activities is crucial for maintaining the chemical quality of natural water?
Which of the following activities is crucial for maintaining the chemical quality of natural water?
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What is one way biodiversity contributes to climate regulation?
What is one way biodiversity contributes to climate regulation?
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Which of the following represents the characteristics of provisioning services?
Which of the following represents the characteristics of provisioning services?
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What role do bacteria and fungi play in an ecosystem?
What role do bacteria and fungi play in an ecosystem?
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What is one goal of conserving biodiversity?
What is one goal of conserving biodiversity?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of biodiversity conservation efforts?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of biodiversity conservation efforts?
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Why is habitat protection critical for endangered species?
Why is habitat protection critical for endangered species?
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What is one aim related to the sustainable utilization of biodiversity?
What is one aim related to the sustainable utilization of biodiversity?
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What method is used in animal conservation to help increase population sizes?
What method is used in animal conservation to help increase population sizes?
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How can pollutants from terrestrial ecosystems impact aquatic environments?
How can pollutants from terrestrial ecosystems impact aquatic environments?
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What is one consequence of using pesticides in agriculture?
What is one consequence of using pesticides in agriculture?
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What is a primary cause of declining biodiversity related to climate change?
What is a primary cause of declining biodiversity related to climate change?
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What is one factor contributing to overexploitation of species?
What is one factor contributing to overexploitation of species?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of biodiversity decline?
Which of the following is NOT a component of biodiversity decline?
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What does biodiversity conservation aim to achieve?
What does biodiversity conservation aim to achieve?
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How do rising temperatures affect species and habitats?
How do rising temperatures affect species and habitats?
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What defines conservation in the context of natural resources?
What defines conservation in the context of natural resources?
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Study Notes
Biodiversity: The Tapestry of Life
- Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing plant, animal, fungi, and microorganism species, and their inhabiting ecosystems.
- Intended learning outcomes include discussing biodiversity benefits and determining everyday tasks' contributions to biodiversity and societal well-being.
- Biodiversity depends on factors like temperature, precipitation, altitude, soils, geography, and other species.
- Levels of biodiversity include species diversity (variety of species within a region or ecosystem), genetic diversity (variation of genes within a species), and ecosystem diversity (variety of ecosystems within a region or the planet).
- A species is a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
- Species diversity describes the number of different kinds of organisms within ecosystems.
- Genetic diversity is the variety of genetic information in plants, animals, and microorganisms. It's the raw material for microevolution and environmental adaptation.
- Loss of local populations decreases genetic resources and threatens species survival.
- Ecosystem diversity encompasses biotic communities, habitats, ecological processes, habitat differences, and diverse environmental processes.
- Grasslands, reefs, and tropical rainforests are examples of ecosystems, differing in species composition.
- Ecosystem services include air and water purification, climate regulation, erosion control, recreation, and resources like wood, water, and food.
- Biodiversity is crucial for a variety of economic benefits including direct economic value obtained from plants, animals, and groups as sources including food, medicine, clothing etc, and indirect economic value that arises from ecosystem services.
- Ethical and aesthetic value means that species, regardless of use, have an inherent right to exist; inspiring biodiversity preservation for their own benefit.
- Biodiversity conservation aims to preserve biological diversity, prevent species extinction, maintain ecosystem characteristics, avoid unplanned developments that damage ecosystems, carry out careful scientific exploitation of natural resources, maintain essential ecological procedures, ensure the preservation of aesthetic and recreational aspects, and ensure valuable natural resources for the future generations.
- Conservation efforts include establishing protected areas, restoring habitats, managing species, and protecting endangered species through captive breeding programs, habitat conservation, and anti-poaching efforts.
- The future of biodiversity necessitates ongoing conservation efforts for sustainable futures of a thriving biosphere.
- A key point regarding the biodiversity crisis from human activities (such as habitat alteration, introduction of invasive species, increased population growth, pollution, over-exploitation) and climate change.
- The acronym HIPPO (Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Pollution, Population, Overharvesting) summarizes the key threats to biodiversity.
- Reasons for the biodiversity crisis include the country's development objectives (road networks, irrigation, power and energy projects).
- Aimed at protection, upliftment, and scientific management of biodiversity, to maintain its threshold level and derive sustainable benefits.
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This quiz explores the concept of biodiversity, focusing on its various levels including species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity. Participants will learn about the importance of biodiversity to our environment and daily lives, as well as the factors influencing it. Assess your understanding of how biodiversity contributes to societal well-being and ecological balance.
