Biodiversity and Classification (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does biodiversity include?
What does biodiversity include?
Genetic differences & species variety
How many species have scientists identified worldwide?
How many species have scientists identified worldwide?
Over 1.7 million species
What percentage of Earth's surface area does South Africa cover?
What percentage of Earth's surface area does South Africa cover?
About 1%
What are endemic species?
What are endemic species?
Species found only in SA & nowhere else
How many main levels are in the taxonomic hierarchy?
How many main levels are in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Seven main levels
Who developed the binomial nomenclature system?
Who developed the binomial nomenclature system?
Carl Linnaeus
In binomial nomenclature, how is the genus name written?
In binomial nomenclature, how is the genus name written?
Always capitalised
Who developed the five-kingdom classification system in 1969?
Who developed the five-kingdom classification system in 1969?
Robert Whittaker
What is the key difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the key difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Presence of membrane-bound nucleus
What % of world's bird, fish, & plant species does South Africa contain?
What % of world's bird, fish, & plant species does South Africa contain?
10% of these species