Biodiversity

Question 1

What is biodiversity?

Answer 1

The number of different species living in a given area or ecosystem

Question 2

Why is there more biodiversity in areas near the equator?

Answer 2

Because there is higher temperatures and more rainfall

Question 3

Is the main benefit of biodiversity?

Answer 3

Ecosystems with higher rates of biodiversity are better able to remain healthy and stable when faced with disturbances

Question 4

What does COSEWIC stand for?

Answer 4

Committee on the status of endangered wildlife in Canada

Question 5

What is the risk category: may become threatened or endangered?

Answer 5

Special concern

Question 6

What is the risk category: likely to become endangered if no action is taken?

Answer 6

Threatened

Question 7

What is the risk category: in immediate danger of becoming extirpated or extinct?

Answer 7

Endangered

Question 8

What is the risk category: no longer exists in the wild in a specific area?

Answer 8

Extirpated

Question 9

What is the risk category: no longer exists on earth?

Answer 9

Extinct