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diversity of organisms
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1. The diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals, or plants is known as

A biodiversity B climate

C habitat

2. Different organisms have _____________ characteristics which enable them to adapt and
thrive independently in their respective habitats.

A equal B different

C same

3. How can humans best help an endangered species avoid extinction?

A they can feed the animals B they can put the animals in a zoo

C they can take the animal to new habitats D they can protect the animal’s habitat

4. ________________ living things are ways to

maintain the balance of biodiversity.

A Hunting on B Sources of food

C Conserving and preserving

5. Areas that are rich in biodiversity can be developed as ________________ .

A recreational places B shopping malls

C medical

6. Example of endemic species in Malaysia is

A Cat B Monkey

C Malayan Tiger

7. Deforestation activities cause animals to lose their habitat.

A True B False
 8. What is biodiversity?

All of the members of the same species

A B All of the different types of living things
in an area

All of the living and non-living things in an

C D Maintaining something at a stable level
environment

9. What is an endemic species?

Organisms that can only be found in

A B Species that can be found anywhere
restricted habitat or a specific location

C Animals that became endangered D Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

10. What does biodiversity mean?

The different amount of species in an

A Nitrogen fixation B
area

C All abiotic life D Only one species in an area.

11. Biodiversity is best described as...

the amount of different species of

when only one organism (plants and
A B organisms (plants and animals) living in
animals) is found living in one area.
the same area.

C when only a few species inhabit an area.

12. Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to

human

A Raw materials for industries B Source of food

C Balance in nature D Education

E Recreational places
13. Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to
human

A Raw materials for industries B Education

C Balance in nature D Recreational places

E Source of food

14. Based on the diagram, indicate the importance of biodiversity to

human

A Recreational places B Balance in nature

C Raw materials for industries D Medical

15. Activities that can destroy the biodiversity of the rainforest

A Deforestation B Forest reserve

C Breeding program D Illegal logging

16. What is an endemic species?

Organisms that can only be found in

A Plants that can undergo photosynthesis B
restricted habitat

C Species that can be found anywhere D Animals that became endangered

17. Biodiversity is a priceless treasure and a legacy of nature which should

be preserved. Choose two importance of biodiversity.

To maintain the water level in the

A B To classify organisms
atmosphere

C Recreational places D Medical

18. Tick the result of several destructive practices and their consequences

Over-exploiting resources, creation of Pollution, climate change, creation of

A B
new species, alteration of habitats... new species...

Pollution, climate change, hunting and

C
capturing animals...
19. Endangered species are...

Those which are living in a different

A B Those which are in danger of extinction
habitat

C Those which are free

20. The principal function of biosphere reserves is...

A Protect the environment B Protect wildlife

C Both

21. Which of the following describes the characteristic of a flatworm

correctly?

A It belongs to a group known as molluscs. B It has a non-segmented body.

It belongs to a group known as

C D It has a segmented body.
ecinoderms.

22. How do snails take in oxygen?

A Lungs B Lungs and moist skin

C Gills D Moist skin

23. Which of the following falsely describes the above organism?

A It is classified as a molluscs. B It respires through the lungs.

C It has a head and foot. D It does not have shells.

24. Which of the following are vertebrates?

A B

C D

25. Which of the following animal give birth to young alive?

A B

C D

26. Which of the following organisms are cold-blooded?

A B

C D