Glencoe Biology

Section 1: Biodiversity

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
The number and abundance of species in a biological community is called ____.
A)species diversity
B)genetic diversity
C)ecosystem diversity
D)biomass
2
What are the main factors in ecosystem diversity?
A)organisms and their genetics
B)populations and abiotic factors
C)weather and abiotic factors
D)rivers and abiotic factors
3
The idea that forests should be preserved because of their beauty refers to ____.
A)medicinal value
B)scientific value
C)direct economic value
D)aesthetic value
4
What is an example of a direct economic value of biodiversity?
A)diseases caused by bacteria
B)vaccines created from bacteria
C)release of oxygen by green plants
D)drinking water provided by watersheds
5
How do beetles display genetic diversity?
A)with variations in color
B)different species in one population
C)are identical colors
D)have identical genes
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