Biodiversity and Conservation Worksheet
Grade 10 Science worksheet covering key concepts in biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, and conservation strategies.
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Biodiversity and Conservation
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require critical thinking and application of concepts learned about biodiversity and conservation.
1. What is biodiversity? Describe the three main types of biodiversity.
2. Which of the following is considered the greatest threat to biodiversity?
Pollution
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change
Introduction of invasive species
3. The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem is called .
4. A species that is likely to become endangered in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of its range is classified as .
5. The complete disappearance of a species from Earth is known as .
6. Genetic diversity within a species increases its ability to adapt to environmental changes.
True
False
7. In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitats.
True
False
8. Name two examples of ex-situ conservation methods and briefly explain their purpose.
9. Based on the image above and your understanding of conservation, explain what 'conservation reliant species' might mean.