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Introduction to Conservation Biology

Conservation Biology

Explore the basics of protecting Earth's biodiversity, habitats, and endangered species.

Environment Ecology Sustainability
10 Questions Easy Ages 11+ Apr 10, 2026

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1 What is the term for the variety of different living things in a specific ecosystem?
  • A Taxonomy
  • B Biodiversity
  • C Evolution
  • D Photosynthesis
2 Which term describes a species that is at a very high risk of disappearing from the wild?
  • A Invasive
  • B Endangered
  • C Common
  • D Domesticated
3 What is the leading cause of species extinction worldwide?
  • A Volcanic eruptions
  • B Space debris
  • C Habitat loss
  • D Natural aging
4 What do we call a non-native species that causes harm to the environment where it was introduced?
  • A Native species
  • B Predator
  • C Invasive species
  • D Keystone species
5 What is the primary purpose of establishing a National Park?
  • A To build housing
  • B To extract oil
  • C To protect land and wildlife
  • D To create industrial zones
6 What does it mean when a species is declared 'extinct'?
  • A It only lives in zoos
  • B It no longer exists anywhere on Earth
  • C It moved to a different continent
  • D It has changed its diet
7 What is the specific term for the clearing or thinning of forests by humans?
  • A Reforestation
  • B Irrigation
  • C Deforestation
  • D Fertilization
8 What occurs when humans catch fish at a faster rate than the population can reproduce?
  • A Overfishing
  • B Biodiversity
  • C Migration
  • D Evolution
9 Which of these is a renewable resource that can be replenished naturally over time?
  • A Coal
  • B Solar energy
  • C Plastic
  • D Natural gas
10 Which type of pollution is the primary component of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
  • A Noise pollution
  • B Plastic pollution
  • C Air pollution
  • D Light pollution
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