3. Climate Change and Biodiversity

1 / 10

What effect does climate change have on forests and woodland areas?

Promotes forest growth

Reduces the risk of wildfires

Increases the frequency and severity of wildfires

No effect on forests

2 / 10

How does ocean acidification threaten marine biodiversity?

By increasing ocean temperature

By weakening shells and skeletons of marine organisms

By increasing fish populations

By reducing oxygen levels in water

3 / 10

Which term describes a species that is no longer found in the wild and only exists in captivity?

Endangered

Vulnerable

Critically Endangered

Extinct in the wild

4 / 10

What is the primary reason why amphibians are especially vulnerable to climate change?

They require dry environments

They rely on specific temperature and moisture conditions

They have long migration paths

They live in deserts

5 / 10

Which process describes species moving to new areas to escape the effects of climate change?

Migration

Adaptation

Displacement

Range shift

6 / 10

What is a major consequence of climate change on migratory species?

Increased migratory paths

Shorter migration distances

Disrupted migration patterns and timing

Decreased reproduction rates

7 / 10

Which of the following ecosystems is highly vulnerable to climate change?

Grasslands

Deserts

Coral reefs

Urban areas

8 / 10

How does ocean warming impact marine biodiversity?

Increases fish populations

Causes coral bleaching and threatens reef ecosystems

Reduces ocean salinity

Has no impact on marine life

9 / 10

Which of the following species is most at risk due to melting Arctic ice?

African elephants

Polar bears

Kangaroos

Penguins in South America

10 / 10

How does climate change primarily affect biodiversity?

Increases species populations

Causes habitat loss and disrupts ecosystems

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Improves food availability for all species

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