An endangered species as compared to a threatened species:
1. is nearer to extinction
2. threatens the survival of other species
3. is one about which the known data is deficient
4. has more diversity

Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Apex predators also commonly act as:

1.Keystone species2.Tertiary consumers
3.Endemic species4.Ecospecies

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The most serious negative impact of loss of biodiversity on humans would be due to:
1. global warming and ozone depletion.
2. loss of ecosystem services.
3. loss of source of genetic diversity to preserve endangered species.
4. loss of species for ʺbioprospecting.ʺ

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |

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Habitat loss and fragmentation lead to loss of biodiversity primarily because:

1. less plants in fragmented habitats leads to less photosynthesis.
2. more soil erosion takes place in fragmented habitats.
3. smaller populations in fragmented habitats are more prone to extinction.
4. animals migrate out of smaller habitat fragments.
Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Exotic alien introduced species can become invasive in the introduced ecosystem due to:
I. preying on native species.
II. out-competing native species for food, light, and breeding habitat.
III. lack of natural predators.

1.Only I and II2.Only I and III
3.Only II and III4.I, II and III

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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Overexploitation is one of the “evil quartet” that increases the risk of extinction mainly for the:
1. animals that feed on a lower trophic level
2. large animals with low intrinsic reproductive rates
3. aquatic animals
4. terrestrial organisms

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |
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The biggest factor for the ‘biodiversity crisis' that we face today is:
1. Global warming
2. Environmental pollution
3. Habitat loss and fragmentation
4. A large and increasing human population

Subtopic:  Loss of Biodiversity |

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Consider three sample areas with the following composition: 

Sample area I: has three species of birds, two are represented by one individual each and the third by four individuals
Sample area II: has three species of birds, each represented by two individuals
Sample area III: has a species of insects, a species of mammals and a species of birds, each with two individuals

Which area will be considered as the most diverse?
1. Sample area I
2. Sample area II
3. Sample area III
4. Sample area II and Sample area III are equally diverse

Subtopic:   Biodiversity Conservation |
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Regarding the gradients of biodiversity:

I:  As we move from poles to the equator, broadly speaking, biodiversity decreases.
II:  There is an increase in species diversity from lower to higher altitudes.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

Subtopic:  Biodiversity Patterns |
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Plants are an important source of medicines for human use. Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

 

PLANT

MEDICINE

1.

Taxusbrevifolia

Anticancer drug

2.

Cinchona officinalis

Anti-malarial

3.

Rauwolfiaserpentina

Anti-hypertensive

4.

Catharanthusroseus

Anti-helminthic

Subtopic:  Importance of Biodiversity |

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