Biodiversity Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term "ecosystem".
Question 2
Q2. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Explain how deforestation can impact biodiversity.
Question 3
Q3. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State two threats to marine biodiversity.
Question 4
Q4. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)
Describe the role of microorganisms in nutrient cycling.
Question 5
Q5. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the function of the IUCN Red List?
Question 6
Q6. Data Analysis (4 marks)
The table shows the number of species in different ecosystems:
| Ecosystem | Species Count |
| Rainforest | 10,000 |
| Grassland | 2,000 |
a) Which ecosystem has the highest species richness? (1 mark)
b) Calculate the difference in species count between the rainforest and the desert. (2 marks)
c) Explain why the rainforest has a higher species richness than the desert. (1 mark)
Question 7
Q7. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Explain how the use of pesticides can affect biodiversity.
Question 8
Q8. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State two factors that can lead to the formation of new species.
Question 9
Q9. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Describe the importance of genetic diversity in a population.
Question 10
Q10. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the name of the convention that aims to protect biodiversity on a global scale?
| Desert | 500 |