🦁 Species Diversity
This quiz explores the concept of species diversity within the Ontario Grade 6 Biology curriculum. You will learn how scientists define species, understand why biodiversity matters in different environments, and discover how ecologists measure species diversity. Through questions about real-world habitats and examples, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the incredible variety of life on Earth. **What you'll learn:** - How species are defined by their ability to reproduce together - What species diversity means and why it matters in ecosystems - Examples of species diversity in different habitats - Methods scientists use to measure and compare species diversity
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
Which of the following best defines a species?
- Question 2
What does 'species diversity' refer to?
- Question 3
Two dogs of different breeds can reproduce together and produce fertile offspring, so they are different species.
- Question 4
A coral reef typically has high species diversity. Which of the following best explains why?
- Question 5
Which habitat would you expect to have lower species diversity?
- Question 6
A pond with 15 different species of fish has higher species diversity than a lake with 25 different species of fish and plants combined.
- Question 7
Which of the following pairs represents two different species?
- Question 8
A scientist counts the following in a meadow: 8 species of grass, 12 species of flowers, 5 species of insects, and 3 species of birds. What is the total species diversity of this meadow?
- Question 9
A forest with 50 oak trees and 30 maple trees has high species diversity.
- Question 10
Which of the following is the most reliable method for scientists to measure species diversity in a large forest?
- Question 11
Humans and chimpanzees cannot produce fertile offspring together. What does this tell us?
- Question 12
An ocean ecosystem has more species diversity than a desert ecosystem.
- Question 13
A biologist discovers a new animal species in the Amazon rainforest. What single piece of information is most important to confirm it is a new species?
- Question 14
Which factor would most likely increase the species diversity of a desert habitat?
- Question 15
Species diversity in an ecosystem is a good indicator of the ecosystem's health.