Protecting Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change
  • 1. Why is protecting biodiversity important in the face of climate change?
A) Biodiversity only impacts large animals
B) Climate change benefits from reduced biodiversity
C) Biodiversity is not affected by climate change
D) Maintaining biodiversity ensures ecosystem resilience
  • 2. What is a key threat to coral reefs in the face of climate change?
A) Pollution from plastics
B) Ocean acidification
C) Overfishing
D) Increased tourism
  • 3. How can community involvement help protect biodiversity in the face of climate change?
A) Communities always harm biodiversity
B) Communities are not affected by climate change
C) Local communities can provide valuable knowledge and support conservation efforts
D) Communities do not play a role in conservation
  • 4. What is the term for the process of plants and animals evolving to survive climate change?
A) Pollination
B) Extinction
C) Adaptation
D) Conservation
  • 5. Why are wetlands important for protecting biodiversity amid climate change?
A) Wetlands contribute to air pollution
B) They serve as valuable habitats and provide natural flood control
C) Wetlands hinder migration of waterfowl
D) Wetlands have no impact on biodiversity
  • 6. Why is it important to preserve genetic diversity within species in the face of climate change?
A) Genetic diversity increases species resilience to changing environmental conditions
B) Genetic diversity has no impact on species survival
C) Genetic diversity creates imbalances in ecosystems
D) Genetic diversity leads to more endangered species
  • 7. In what ways can deforestation impact biodiversity in the context of climate change?
A) Decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
B) Loss of habitats and disruption of ecosystems
C) Increase in genetic diversity
D) Promotion of wildlife corridors
  • 8. How does climate change contribute to the spread of invasive species, impacting biodiversity?
A) Invasive species are always beneficial to ecosystems
B) Climate change promotes extinction of invasive species
C) Climate change has no effect on invasive species
D) Warmer temperatures enable invasive species to thrive in new regions
  • 9. What role do national parks and protected areas play in safeguarding biodiversity from climate change?
A) They contribute to climate change by restricting development
B) They have no impact on biodiversity
C) They increase human-wildlife conflicts
D) They provide safe havens for species and habitats to adapt
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