Biodiversity and Conservation Worksheet
Explore the importance of biodiversity, threats to ecosystems, and methods of conservation in this Grade 8 Science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers topics related to biodiversity and its conservation.
1. Which of the following best defines biodiversity?
The variety of living organisms in an area.
The number of different species in a forest.
The total number of plants on Earth.
The study of animal behavior.
2. What is a primary threat to biodiversity?
Habitat loss
Increased rainfall
Stable temperatures
Abundant food resources
3. The variety of ecosystems, species, and genes within an area is called .
4. When a species no longer exists, it is considered .
5. Conservation efforts aim to protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife.
True
False
6. Pollution has no significant impact on biodiversity.
True
False
7. List two human activities that contribute to habitat loss.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. The cutting down of forests for other land use is known as .
9. A species that is at high risk of extinction is called .
10. Explain why biodiversity is important for the health of an ecosystem.
Observe the image below and answer the question.
11. Based on the image, what does 'Ecosystem Vitality Objective - Biodiversity and Habitat' likely refer to?