This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Biology Chapter 15 Biodiversity And Conservation – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Biology Chapter 15 Biodiversity And Conservation Quiz 9 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a group of spatially separated populations of the same species which interact at some level? A) Megapopulation. B) Metapopulation. C) Macropopulation. D) Micropopulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metapopulation. 2. Programs that breed animals in captivity then release them to the wild are called ..... A) Kidnapping. B) Breeding Buildings. C) Captive Breeding Programs. D) Catch and Release Programs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Captive Breeding Programs. 3. This type of diversity refers to the variety of organisms present in a given area. A) Ecosystem Diversity. B) Species Diversity. C) Genetic Diversity. D) Population Diversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Species Diversity. 4. Sustainability is making sure that the planet and its resources can continue to provide life. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Which applies to this environmental problem:Invasive carp are fast-growing, aggressive, and adaptable fish that are outcompeting native fish species for food and habitat in much of the mid-section of the United States. A) Habitat Loss. B) Invasive Species. C) Pollution. D) Population Growth. E) Over-exploitation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Invasive Species. 6. The most diverse ecosystems on Earth are the ..... A) Desert. B) Deciduous Forest. C) Tropical Rainforest. D) Tundra. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tropical Rainforest. 7. What is Biodiversity referred to as? A) Species in a region. B) Genes & species in a region. C) Genetic, species & ecological diversity in a region. D) Genes and species in an ecosystem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetic, species & ecological diversity in a region. 8. Human-wildlife conflict occurs primarily due to: A) Stable animal habitats. B) Competition for resources. C) Conservation efforts. D) Reforestation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Competition for resources. 9. Most of the living species known to science are A) Vertebrates. B) Plants. C) Insects. D) Science Teachers. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Insects. 10. The pattern of biodiversity is affected by A) Latitudinal gradients. B) Species-area relationships. C) Both A and B. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both A and B. 11. According to the concept of species area relations- A) The number of species in an area increases with the size of the area. B) Larger species require larger habitat areas than do smaller species. C) Most species within any given area are endemic. D) The larger the area, the greater the extinction rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The number of species in an area increases with the size of the area. 12. What actions decrease biodiversity? A) Pollution. B) Overpopulation. C) Habitat Destruction / Loss. D) Monocrop Farming / Mining / Overfishing / Over hunting. E) All of these are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of these are correct. 13. What is the definition of Endemic Species? A) A species of bug. B) An extinct species. C) Species found in more than one location. D) Species found in only one location. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Species found in only one location. 14. What is the purpose of a national park? A) To facilitate industrial activities and resource extraction. B) To be a venue for commercial events and festivals. C) The purpose of a national park is to conserve natural resources and provide recreational opportunities. D) To promote urban development and construction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The purpose of a national park is to conserve natural resources and provide recreational opportunities. 15. If we analyse the species-area relationships among ver large areas like the entire continents, then slope of line becomes much steeper in the range of A) 0.1 to 0.6. B) 0.1 to 0.2. C) 0.6 to 1.2. D) 0.2 to 0.6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 0.6 to 1.2. 16. What are some examples of conservation strategies? A) Deforestation initiatives. B) Regulations on overfishing. C) Examples of conservation strategies include protected areas, sustainable resource management, habitat restoration, and conservation education. D) Urban development projects. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Examples of conservation strategies include protected areas, sustainable resource management, habitat restoration, and conservation education. 17. What percentage of all bird species in the world are currently facing the threat of extinction? A) 12%. B) 23%. C) 32%. D) 31%. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 12%. 18. ..... means using resources at a rate that they can be replaced or restored. A) Recycle. B) Reduce. C) Re-use. D) Sustainable use. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sustainable use. 19. Name an example of an endangered species and its habitat. A) Amur leopard, temperate forests. B) Snow leopard, desert. C) Giant panda, tundra. D) Bengal tiger, savannah. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Amur leopard, temperate forests. 20. What is the total number of different species found in an ecosystem? A) Species richness. B) Species evenness. C) Shannon Weiner index. D) Ecosystem diversity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Species richness. 21. This helps the ecosystem sustainable A) A balance in biodiversity. B) More plants than animals. C) Build roads and buildings. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A balance in biodiversity. 22. What is the danger of losing genetic diversity? A) Increased population. B) Decreased survival ability. C) Enhanced adaptation. D) Improved health. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decreased survival ability. 23. True or False:Monoculture means only one type of crop is and raised. This is good for biodiversity because when the environment changes, some of that crop will be able to survive. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. Which of the following would not be illegal under the Endangered Species Act? A) Capturing a wild animal listed as a threatened species for exhibition in a zoo, provided the animal is well cared for. B) Digging up an endangered plant in a public park and selling it. C) Destroying the habitat of an endangered plant during the building of a federal highway. D) Having a permit to capture and conduct research with endangered species. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Having a permit to capture and conduct research with endangered species. 25. This type of diversity refers to the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes within and between ecosystems. A) Ecosystem Diversity. B) Species Diversity. C) Genetic Diversity. D) Population Diversity. 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