Introduction to Biodiversity and Habitats

Section 1: Introduction to Biodiversity and Habitats

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

(a) Plants

(b) Bacteria

(c) Sunlight

(d) Fungi

Answer: (c)

The place where a living organism lives is called its:

(a) Adaptation

(b) Habitat

(c) Environment

(d) Home

Answer: (b)

Which of these is a terrestrial habitat?

(a) Pond

(b) River

(c) Desert

(d) Ocean

Answer: (c)

A camel’s long legs help it to:

(a) Run faster in the sand

(b) Keep its body away from the heat of the sand

(c) Store water for many days

(d) Protect it from wild animals

Answer: (b)

Which of the following is not an aquatic habitat?

(a) Lakes

(b) Swamps

(c) Rainforests

(d) Seas

Answer: (c)

Organisms that can live both on land and in water are known as:

(a) Aquatic animals

(b) Terrestrial animals

(c) Amphibians

(d) Arboreal animals

Answer: (c)

The presence of specific features that enable a plant or an animal to live in a particular habitat is called:

(a) Evolution

(b) Adaptation

(c) Growth

(d) Movement

Answer: (b)

In a desert habitat, plants lose very little water through:

(a) Respiration

(b) Transpiration

(c) Photosynthesis

(d) Absorption

Answer: (b)

Which of these is a biotic component?

(a) Soil

(b) Air

(c) Animals

(d) Rocks

Answer: (c)

Deer have long ears to:

(a) Help them run fast

(b) Help them stay cool

(c) Hear the movements of predators

(d) Look beautiful

Answer: (c)

Mountains are characterized by:

(a) Very hot and dry climate

(b) Very cold and windy climate

(c) Humid and rainy climate

(d) Static temperature

Answer: (b)

The process of breathing in animals is a part of:

(a) Digestion

(b) Respiration

(c) Circulation

(d) Excretion

Answer: (b)

Living things produce more of their own kind through:

(a) Respiration

(b) Reproduction

(c) Adaptation

(d) Nutrition

Answer: (b)

Small changes that take place in the body of an organism over short periods to overcome small problems due to changes in surroundings are called:

(a) Adaptation

(b) Evolution

(c) Acclimatization

(d) Mutation

Answer: (c)

Which animal has a thick layer of fat (blubber) under its skin?

(a) Desert Rat

(b) Polar Bear

(c) Mountain Goat

(d) Lion

Answer: (b)