Conservation Quiz

Biodiversity and Conservation

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms on Earth.
• Conserving plants and animals is important to maintain ecological balance, preserve evolutionary history, and ensure the long-term survival of species.
• The purpose of conserving plants and animals is to protect and preserve their habitats, populations, and ecosystems.

Classification of Organisms

• The scientific name for cats is Felidae.
• The genus name for all cats, whether domestic or wild, is Felis.
• In the context of cat classification, the term 'genus' represents a level of classification above species and below family.

Species and Ecosystems

• A species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
• Individuals must be able to interbreed and produce fertile offspring to be considered members of the same species.
• An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things interacting with each other in a specific environment.

Natural Causes of Deforestation

• Natural causes of deforestation include forest fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
• Forest fires have a devastating impact on forests, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
• Hurricanes are a natural cause of deforestation, resulting in the spreading of destruction over a large area that is not easily controlled.
• During an earthquake, the life on the disturbed land area is disrupted, and ecosystems can be severely affected.
• Landslides are NOT listed as a natural cause of deforestation in the text.