Loss of Biodiversity (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does biodiversity describe?
What does biodiversity describe?
Variety of all living things on Earth
What is the biggest single threat to biodiversity globally?
What is the biggest single threat to biodiversity globally?
Habitat destruction
How many rhinos are poached every day in South Africa on average?
How many rhinos are poached every day in South Africa on average?
3 rhinos per day
Which alien plant control method is often the most affordable long-term option?
Which alien plant control method is often the most affordable long-term option?
Biological control
What does sustainable use of the environment mean?
What does sustainable use of the environment mean?
Managing resources for future generations
Which habitat type is described as among the most biodiverse on Earth?
Which habitat type is described as among the most biodiverse on Earth?
Wetlands
How many years does abalone take to mature before it can reproduce?
How many years does abalone take to mature before it can reproduce?
7 years
What problem does monoculture farming cause for indigenous plant species?
What problem does monoculture farming cause for indigenous plant species?
They are lost from the area
What substance are rhino horns made of?
What substance are rhino horns made of?
Keratin
What is the triple threat to biodiversity caused by humans?
What is the triple threat to biodiversity caused by humans?
Habitat loss, poaching, alien species