Biodiversity: Facts and Importance Game Quiz Online

Our world is larger and filled with more amazing animals and plants than any online video can show. This diversity in organisms shows how nature adapts and thrives to multitudes of different environments. Organisms have developed all sorts of weird and wacky traits on their unique evolutionary paths, and we’ve been born at the right time to enjoy them.

How much do you know about the facts and figures of biodiversity?

Questions

Scientists believe that the world is currently experiencing its _____ mass extinction.

A.third

B.fifth

C.sixth

D.seventh

What is the largest man-made cause of biodiversity loss?

A.Carbon emissions from vehicles

B.Destruction of natural habitats for agriculture

C.Overusing electronics at home

D.Overfishing and hunting whales

Bees play a critical role in pollinating plant species. Their work aids in producing ___ percent of the world’s total food supply.

A.25

B.35

C.45

D.55

Which kind of foods is the least helpful to maintaining biodiversity?

A.Fast foods

B.Organic foods

C.Local foods

D.Seasonal foods

With one-tenth of the world’s species being found here, what is Earth’s most biodiverse country?

A.Indonesia

B.Brazil

C.Australia

D.Russia

When is World Bee Day celebrated each year?

A.20 February

B.20 March

C.20 April

D.20 May

A 2020 study estimates that one-third of all plant and animal species could be nearing extinction by ____ due to climate change.

A.2070

B.2090

C.2120

D.2170

All of these are natural and effective ways to repel pests and insects, except…

A.Planting onions or garlic around vegetables

B.Spraying “soft” pesticides that contain pyrethroid plant oils

C.Lighting your bug-infested garden on fire

D.Using ladybirds, frogs and birds to eat insects

How many of the world’s terrestrial species live in rainforests?

A.50%

B.60%

C.70%

D.80%

Which of these is the best thing to plant in your garden or backyard?

A.A plant species that is native to your area

B.An invasive species

C.Itchy, toxic or poisonous plants

D.Seaweed

What is not a good way to be eco-friendly while you go shopping?

A.Bringing reusable shopping bags

B.Carrying your own water bottle

C.Using paper straws wrapped in plastic

D.Walking around instead of taking a taxi

To conserve water, it is recommended to take no more than ______ minutes for showering.

A.four

B.five

C.six

D.eight

The Earth’s species are dying out ________ times more quickly in our present age compared to the natural rate of extinction.

A.5-8

B.20-50

C.100-1,000

D.1,000-10,000

When you spot a pretty plant or critter while taking a hike, the best thing to do is to…

A.take pictures

B.throw rocks at them

C.bring them home

D.lure them with food

All of these actions takes care of biodiversity in your neighbourhood and community, except for one.

A.Keeping litter off sidewalks

B.Organizing a trash collecting drive

C.Taking a photo of litter and complaining on social media

D.Planting flowers to help bees in your locale