Creative Habitats - Topic 4 (Biodiversity), Element 3

Question 1

What is a habitat?

Answer 1

The place an organism, or community of organisms, lives.

Question 2

What are biotic factors?

Answer 2

Influences of living organisms on a habitat.

Question 3

What are abiotic factors?

Answer 3

Non-living or environmental factors like temperature and humidity.

Question 4

What is habitat fragmentation?

Answer 4

The process by which a large area of habitat is divided into smaller, isolated patches.

Question 5

What are the three main categories of woodland habitat?

Answer 5

• Broadleaved woodland
• Coniferous woodland
• Mixed woodland

Question 6

Name a species that benefits from woodland habitats

Answer 6

Squirrel

Question 7

Name a species that benefits from grassland habitats

Answer 7

Field mouse

Question 8

Which species benefit from herbaceous habitats?

Answer 8

Peacock butterfly

Question 9

What is the significance of pond habitats?

Answer 9

Home to aquatic/semi-aquatic species and a breeding ground for amphibians and insects.

Question 10

Which species benefit from pond habitats?

Answer 10

Frog

Question 11

What are hedges and hedgerows?

Answer 11

Habitats within shrubs and clipped hedges, often home to nesting birds.

Question 12

Which species benefit from hedges and hedgerows?

Answer 12

Robin

Question 13

What is the soil habitat comprised of?

Answer 13

Everything in the soil, home to many creatures like arthropods and fungi.

Question 14

Which species benefit from soil habitats?

Answer 14

Earthworms

Question 15

What is layering of plantings?

Answer 15

Planting in layers to create multiple canopies for wildlife shelter.

Question 16

What are ecotones?

Answer 16

Transitional zones between different habitat types.

Question 17

What types of food can plants provide for wildlife?

Answer 17

• Leaves
• Stems
• Flowers
• Fruits
• Berries

Question 18

What are overwintering sites?

Answer 18

Places that provide protection for insects and animals during winter.

Question 19

What is a microhabitat?

Answer 19

A small habitat that exists within a larger one.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: A habitat is determined by biotic and _______ factors.

Answer 20

abiotic

Question 21

Less than ____of habitats important for wildlife in the UK are in a good ecological state.

Answer 21

15%

Question 22

What is the benefit of improving biodiversity in gardens?

Answer 22

Protects and supports local ecosystems

Question 23

What does layered planting provide in a garden?

Answer 23

Pockets of planting to suit different organisms

Question 24

What is the role of the tree layer in a garden habitat?

Answer 24

Home to nesting birds, bats, and climbing mammals

Question 25

What does the shrub layer consist of?

Answer 25

Larger shrubs and small trees

Question 26

What organisms benefit from the sub-shrub layer?

Answer 26

Nesting birds, small mammals, and insects

Question 27

What does the groundcover layer provide?

Answer 27

Shelter and cover for small mammals and ground nesting birds

Question 28

True or False: Ground nesting birds prefer open areas for nesting.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

What types of shelters can be introduced for wildlife?

Answer 29

Hedgehog houses, hibernacula, bumblebee houses, nesting boxes, and bat boxes

Question 30

What type of plants should be chosen to benefit wildlife food sources?

Answer 30

Species that produce berries, seeds, or nuts

Question 31

What is the benefit of placing access points for wildlife?

Answer 31

Allows species to enter and leave the garden easily

Question 32

What kind of ecosystems exist in healthy soils?

Answer 32

Microorganisms, invertebrates, and larger creatures

Question 33

What is the impact of chemical fertilizers on wildflowers?

Answer 33

They can outcompete native plants due to increased nitrogen levels

Question 34

What is the role of pruning in maintaining habitats?

Answer 34

Enhances access to roosting and nesting sites

Question 35

What should be retained in the garden to benefit microorganisms?

Answer 35

Deadwood and cut woody plant material

Question 36

What is a key practice for maintaining soil health?

Answer 36

Rotating species grown and using nitrogen-fixing plants

Question 37

How can low-level outbreaks of pests benefit a garden?

Answer 37

They encourage predators to seek them out

Question 38

What types of plants are best for supporting garden birds?

Answer 38

Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs

Question 39

What should be included in plant selection for biodiversity?

Answer 39

A mixture of native and non-native plants

Question 40

What is a benefit of creating a succession of flowers in the garden?

Answer 40

Ensures food availability for pollinators when active

Question 41

Which plant species are good for early season food sources for insects?

Answer 41

Primula vulgaris, Anemone nemorosa, and Pulmonaria officinalis

Question 42

What type of foliage is best for shelter and nesting in gardens?

Answer 42

A mixture of dense and looser foliage and canopies at various heights

Question 43

Which early season flowering plants are excellent food sources for emerging insects?

Answer 43

* Primula vulgaris * Anemone nemorosa * Pulmonaria officinalis

Question 44

Name three summer plants that are good for pollinators.

Answer 44

* Linaria purpurea * Verbena bonariensis * Erysimum cheiri

Question 45

Which plants feed later season pollinators?

Answer 45

* Echinacea purpurea * Tagetes patula * Lonicera periclymenum

Question 46

What is the benefit of planting groups of plants of the same species together?

Answer 46

Makes it easier for insects to detect the colours and scents of the flowers

Question 47

Name a species that make good shelter around the edges of ponds.

Answer 47

* Iris pseudocorus

Question 48

Which marginal plants attract insects that are essential foods for frogs and toads?

Answer 48

* Catha palustris * Geum rivale * Stachys palustris

Question 49

Name two plants that are perfect for newts to lay their eggs.

Answer 49

* Myosotis scorpiodes * Veronica beccabunga

Question 50

What do tadpoles of many amphibian species feed on before moving onto a diet of insects?

Answer 50

Plant detritus and algae

Question 51

True or False: Having some algae can benefit the pond ecosystem.

Answer 51

True