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Taxonomy and Biodiversity

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  • What can be used as a synonym of ecosystem? A. centre B. planet C. community D. space
    C. community
  • What are the 4 main greenhouse gases?
    carbon dioxide; methane; nitrous oxide; water vapour
  • Mining means to dig a large hole into something with a circular motion. True/False
    False, drilling is with a circular motion.
  • Which is the correct spelling? A. medicine B. medecin C. medecine D. medicin
    A. medicine
  • Which word can be defined as involving new ideas or methods?
    Pioneering
  • How many zeros are there in a billion?
    9
  • Of which nationality was Carl von Linnaeus?
    Swedish
  • Definition of classification.
    Process of organizing based on similar characteristics.
  • Name three weather consequences linked to climate change.
    Flooding; drought; severe storms...
  • What is an antonym of 'intertwined'? A. connected B. separated C. linked D. related
    B. separated
  • How long ago did gorillas and humans diverge from an evolutionary standpoint?
    8 - 10 million years
  • Why can we say that everyone is a taxonomist in their daily lives?
    We all separate and classify things.
  • Is animal protein a complete protein?
    Yes (contains all amino acids)
  • What role does taxonomy play in the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources?
    It provides a framework for identifying and distinguishing species.
  • Define the word 'thrive'.
    To do well, succeed
  • What is the bottom of the ocean called?
    Seabed
  • Who created taxonomic classifications?
    Carl von Linnaeus
  • What is the definition of species?
    Having similar features, able to reproduce and have fertile offspring
  • What acronym can help you remember the taxonomic rankings?
    Keep Ponds Clean Or Frogs Get Sick
  • Which of the following is a noun? A. coastal B. coastline C. coast D. coastland
    B & C & D
  • Of which nationality was Charles Darwin?
    English
  • What is a baboon?
    A species of monkey
  • What is the domain of single-celled organisms?
    Archaea
  • What is the world's largest coral reef system?
    The Great Barrier Reef