Biodiversity

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AS - Level Biology (Diversity) Quiz on Biodiversity, created by Eleanor H on 22/03/2017.
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Question 1

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Match the key terms with the correct defintion: [blank_start]Species Diversity[blank_end]: the number of different species and the number of individuals of each species within one community. [blank_start]Genetic Diversity[blank_end]: the variety of genes possessed by individuals that make up any one species. [blank_start]Ecosystem Diversity[blank_end]: the range of different habitats within a particular area.
Answer
  • Species Diversity
  • Genetic Diversity
  • Ecosystem Diversity

Question 2

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Define N and n in the equation for the Species Diversity Index.
Answer
  • Total number of organisms of all species
  • Total number of organisms of one species
  • Sum of

Question 3

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The Species Diversity Index value was calculated for Habitats A and B. Habitat A had a value of 5.44 and Habitat B had a value of 1.88. True or False: Habitat A has a greater species diversity than Habitat B.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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What are the impacts of Agriculture on Biodiversity?
Answer
  • Farmers select more productive crops so the gene pool is reduced
  • Woodland clearance to increase farmland area allows new species to live in the new habitat, increasing the diversity
  • Pesticides remove unwanted pests, reducing the number of species
  • Monoculture of crops allows a greater number of different species to live in one area

Question 5

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Give some examples of Conservation Schemes.
Answer
  • Creation of SSSIs and AONBs
  • Environmental Stewardship Scheme
  • Organic crops
  • Introducing GM crops
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