Environment, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Quiz
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What is the definition of environment?

  • The biological system in which only man lives
  • The physical system in which only man lives
  • The social system in which man and other organisms live
  • The whole physical and biological system in which man and other organisms live (correct)

    • Which type of biodiversity includes the variety of genes within a species?

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

    • What is the term used for conservation of species within their natural habitats?

  • Ex-situ conservation
  • In-situ conservation (correct)
  • Endemic conservation
  • Hot-spot conservation

    • Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity?

    <p>Habitat loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    India is known as a mega-diversity nation primarily due to its:

    <p>Rich biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ecological succession refer to?

    <p>The gradual change in species composition over time in an ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of environmental science?

    <p>Studying the functioning of the natural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the environment mentioned in the text?

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

    Why is positive and realistic planning needed in environmental science?

    <p>To balance the various interacting components of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing characteristic of many environmental resources mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are nonproducible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do environmental resources command market prices?

    <p>Based on their scarcity and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to increasing environmental temperature and dry rivers?

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

    What is a consequence of the misuse or waste of natural resources, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Unhealthy atmosphere for human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should all contribute to safeguarding the environment?

    <p>To prevent environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ecologists and environmental scientists recognize about continuously extracting natural resources?

    <p>It will degrade and deplete natural environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do environmental resources play, according to the text?

    <p>Multifunctional role as they command market prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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