30 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of ecosystem biodiversity?
Interaction between biotic and abiotic components
What is measured in alpha diversity?
Species richness only
What is the relationship between beta diversity and environmental location?
Beta diversity is directly proportional to environmental changes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of diverse communities?
Increased susceptibility to invasion
What is the primary focus of landscape biodiversity?
Variation in ecosystems within a given land surface
Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?
Desert
What is the primary purpose of hunting, fishing, and gathering activities?
To obtain food for human survival
What is the primary factor that determines the rate of biological productivity on Earth?
Biodiverse forms on Earth
What is the significance of biodiversity in agricultural flexibility?
It provides a variety of crops for cultivation
What is the role of plants in maintaining ecological balance?
They regulate the nutrient circulation
What is the role of microorganisms in the ecosystem?
Decomposers of organic matter
What is the measurement of biological productivity?
Rate of biomass production
What is the primary function of plants in the ecosystem?
Purifiers of air and water
What is the significance of biodiversity in regulating climate change?
It contributes to carbon sequestration and global climate change
What is the primary function of biodiversity in human nutrition?
To ensure sustainable food production
What is the role of plants in minimizing noise pollution?
They absorb noise pollution
What is the significance of biodiversity in different geographic areas?
It provides a range of land forms for cultivation
What is the result of increased biodiversity on Earth?
Increased rate of biological productivity
What is the implication of high beta diversity in a geographical location?
Species composition changes with the change in location.
What is the primary purpose of measuring biodiversity?
To understand the influence of environmental change on species.
What is the scope of gamma diversity?
Larger geographical area.
What is the significance of the varieties of organisms present on earth?
All of the above.
What is the impact of anthropogenic influence on the measurement of biodiversity?
It increases the importance of measuring biodiversity.
What is the relationship between beta diversity and species richness?
Beta diversity is the variation in species richness between different habitats.
What is a major consequence of unplanned development?
Breakdown of ecological as well as human laws
What is the primary focus of in-situ conservation?
Conserving genetic resources in natural populations
What is a benefit of in-situ conservation?
Recovering populations in the surrounding where they developed their distinctive properties
What is the main difference between in-situ and ex-situ conservation?
In-situ is for conservation in natural habitats, while ex-situ is for conservation outside natural habitats
What is the goal of carrying on careful and scientific exploitation of natural resources?
To avoid breakdown of ecological and human laws
What is the primary purpose of national parks in terms of biodiversity conservation?
To protect endangered species in their natural habitats
Test your knowledge on ecosystem diversity, including the variation of ecosystems, interactions between biotic and abiotic components, and different types of ecosystems such as terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This quiz covers the basics of ecosystem biodiversity and its significance. Improve your understanding of the natural world and take this quiz now!
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