Definitions
What is the definition of biodiversity?
A) Variety of life in an ecosystem
B) Only animal species
C) Number of trees in a forest
D) Human population growth
A) Variety of life in an ecosystem
Which U.S. national park is home to the largest trees on Earth?
A) Everglades
B) Grand Canyon
C) Sequoia & Kings Canyon
D) Olympic National Park
C) Sequoia
The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
A) Brazil
B) Australia
C) Indonesia
D) Belize
B) Australia
What is rewilding?
A) Reintroducing species to restore ecosystems
B) Keeping animals in zoos
C) Cutting down forests
D) Building cities in wild areas
A) Reintroducing species to restore ecosystems
What is the term for a species found only in one geographic location?
A) Invasive species
B) Endemic species
C) Migratory species
D) Keystone species
B) Endemic species
What does endangered species mean?
A) A species with increasing population
B) A species at risk of extinction
C) A newly discovered species
D) A species that only lives in zoos
B) A species at risk of extinction
What U.S. bird was saved from extinction by banning DDT?
A) Bald Eagle
B) American Robin
C) Peregrine Falcon
D) California Condor
A) Bald Eagle
What percentage of Earth’s land is covered by forests?
A) ~10%
B) ~30%
C) ~50%
D) ~75%
B) ~30%
Which organization focuses on global wildlife conservation?
A) NASA
B) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
C) FBI
D) Red Cross
B) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
Which group of animals is most at risk of extinction?
A) Amphibians (e.g., frogs)
B) Birds
C) Mammals
D) Insects
A) Amphibians (e.g., frogs)
The study of protecting biodiversity and ecosystems is..
A) Geology
B) Conservation Science
C) Meteorology
D) Astrology
B) Conservation Science
Which U.S. national park is famous for its bison herds?
A) Yellowstone
B) Acadia
C) Mesa Verde
D) Denali
A) Yellowstone
Which rainforest is known as the "lungs of the Earth"
A) Congo Rainforest
B) Amazon Rainforest
C) Borneo Rainforest
D) Daintree Rainforest
B) Amazon Rainforest
What is citizen science?
A) Only scientists collecting data
B) Public helping in scientific research
C) A government policy
D) A type of lab experiment
B) Public helping in scientific research
Why are pollinators (bees, butterflies) crucial?
A) They control pests
B) They help 75% of food crops reproduce
C) They clean water
D) They decompose waste
B) They help 75% of food crops reproduce
What is sustainable development?
A) Using resources without harming future generations
B) Only using non-renewable energy
C) Cutting down all forests for human use
D) Ignoring environmental laws
A) Using resources without harming future generations
What major U.S. river was famously restored after being declared "biologically dead"?
A) Mississippi River
B) Colorado River
C) Cuyahoga River
D) Hudson River
C) Cuyahoga River
What percent of Earth’s land is protected for conservation?
A) 5%
B) 15%
C) 30%
D) 50%
B) 15%
Which treaty protects endangered species from illegal trade?
A) Paris Agreement
B) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) Geneva Convention
B) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
What is the most biodiverse ecosystem?
A) Deserts
B) Coral reefs
C) Tundras
D) Grasslands
B) Coral reefs
What does keystone species mean?
A) A species that builds dams
B) A species that has a large impact on its ecosystem
C) A species found only in the Arctic
D) A species that never goes extinct
B) A species that has a large impact on its ecosystem
Which U.S. law protects endangered species?
A) Clean Air Act
B) Endangered Species Act (ESA)
C) Paris Agreement
D) Kyoto Protocol
B) Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Which animal is a keystone species in Africa’s savanna?
A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Giraffe
D) Zebra
B) Elephant
What is the goal of *30x30*?
A) Protect 30% of Earth’s land/ocean by 2030
B) Cut emissions by 30%
C) Plant 30 million trees
D) Ban 30 pollutants
A) Protect 30% of Earth’s land/ocean by 2030
Which group has the most species that we know of today?
A) Mammals
B) Insects
C) Birds
D) Fish
B) Insects