Biodiversity
Importance
Threats
Protection
rAnDoM!
100

Variety of LIFE on earth 

What is Biodiversity? 

100

A flagship species is a species selected to act as an ambassador, icon or symbol for a defined habitat, issue, campaign or environmental cause. Which of the following would be considered a flagship species? 

A. Emerald Ash Borer

B. Giant Panda

C. Grasshopper Sparrow

D. Goldfish

B. Giant Panda

100

The depletion of viable ecosystems for species to live in. Caused by deforestation, climate change, urban sprawl, clearing land for agriculture, etc. 

What is habitat loss? 

100

True or False: Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it is illegal to touch a manatee. 

What is TRUE?

100

The names of our class fish. 

Who are Lucky & Burnt Waffles?

200

Variety of the types of species in a region. 

What is Species Diversity? 

200

An area with high biodiversity and a high percentage of the ecosystem that is threatened? 

What is Biodiversity Hotspot?
200

Types of Pollution (at least 3).

What are water, air, land, sound, & light pollution? 

200

The program created by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help preserve threatened species in captivity 

What is the Species Survival Plan (SSP)? 

200

European Starling
300

The number of different species in an area 

What is Species Richness?

300
Name at least one ecosystem that is often considered a biodiversity hotspot? 

Rainforest, coral reef, etc. 

300

The reason invasive species cause biodiversity loss. 

What is the fact that invasive species outcompete native species for resources and have no limiting factors so their populations grow unchecked? 

300

The legislation that protects endangered species AND their habitats. 

What is the Endangered Species Act? 

300

FREE POINTS!!!!! 

400

The type of biodiversity that is of major concern for conservation of the Florida Panther. 

What is Genetic Diversity?

400

Provide an example of a direct or indirect ecological service. 

answers will vary 

400

How human population growth causes a decline in biodiversity. 

What is the impact of having more humans use more resources, take up more land, and harvest more organisms?

400

True or False: Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to kill a migrating bird, but it is okay to collect their feathers and eggs if they are left behind. 

What is FALSE?

400
The term for the amount of Earths that would be required if everyone lived your same lifestyle. 

What is an Ecological Footprint?

500

Community A = 2 robins, 5 squirrels, & 20 rabbits. 

Community B = 4 robins, 5 squirrels & 10 rabbits. 

Which community is has a higher biodiversity? 

Community B. 

500

List THREE reasons to preserve biodiversity!  

500

Human action MOST DIRECTLY responsible for biodiversity loss on Earth. 

Hint: Climate Change's impact is usually indirect. 

What is Habitat Loss/Degradation?

500

The legislation that prevents the international trade of species that could threaten their survival in the wild. 

What is CITES?

500

Spotted Lanternfly 

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