MC1
What is the correct hierarchy of taxonomic groups, from largest to smallest?
a) family, genus, species, subspecies
b) genus, family, species, subspecies
c) family, genus, subspecies, species
d) genus, family, subspecies, species
a) family, genus, species, subspecies
Tigers living in warm climates have thinner coats of fur than tigers living in cool climates. This is a
result of
a) general diversity.
b) genetic diversity.
c) species diversity.
d) ecosystem diversity.
b) genetic diversity.
The difference in DNA among individuals within species and populations.
Genetic diversity
The differences in DNA among individuals within species and populations is called _____________.
a) Genetic diversity
b) Species diversity
c) Ecosystem diversity
d) Mutation diversity
a) Genetic diversity
The easiest component of biodiversity to measure is
a) ecosystem health.
b) species diversity.
c) ecosystem diversity.
d) genetic diversity.
b) species diversity.
The number and variety of ecosystems in an area.
Ecosystem diversity
Which is the highest level of biodiversity?
a) ecosystem diversity
b) species diversity
c) general diversity
d) genetic diversity
a) ecosystem diversity
Which type of organism dwarfs all others in terms of species diversity?
a) insects
b) protists
c) mammals
d) plants
a) insects
The number or variety of species in a region.
High levels of biodiversity tend to
a) make an ecosystem less resilient.
b) increase the stability of an ecosystem.
c) have little or no effect on ecosystems.
d) decrease an ecosystem’s resistance.
b) increase the stability of an ecosystem.
Which product is often derived from the natural environment?
a) fuel
b) cooking oil
c) medicines
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
The variety of life.
Biodiversity
Which is the most direct way in which biodiversity can provide a source of income?
a) research
b) agriculture
c) medicines
d) ecotourism
d) ecotourism
The sum total of all organisms in an area, taking into account the variety of species, their genes, their
populations, and their communities, is called ____________________.
a) Ecosystem
b) Biome
c) Biodiversity
d) Kingdom
c) Biodiversity
A region that includes tigers, eagles, lizards, fish, rabbits, and many other types of organisms would be
described as having a high level of
a) genetic diversity.
b) species diversity.
c) taxonomic diversity.
d) ecosystem diversity.
b) species diversity.
____________________ is the number or variety of species in the world or in a particular region.
a) Species diversity
b) Genetic diversity
c) Biome diversity
d) Ecosystem diversity
a) Species diversity