Science, Technology and Society (STAS)

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

1. Biodiversity refers to ______.

A. extinct species C. the rate of species declines
B. nonrenewable resources D. the variety of species on Earth

2. Born in Sweden, he is known as the “Father of Taxonomy”. Who is he?

A. Carl Linnaeus C. Robert Brown
B. Ernst Haeckel D. Robert Whittaker

3. If an ecosystem has high biodiversity, and one species goes extinct, then….
A. the ecosystem will not change very much
B. everything in the ecosystem will go extinct
C. many other species in the ecosystem will go extinct
D. the ecosystem will change greatly (for example, a forest will become a desert)

4. Biodiversity is a measure of how many different species live in an ecosystem. Which of the following
statement is TRUE regarding the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem stability?
A. Ecosystems with low biodiversity are stable.
B. Ecosystems with high biodiversity are stable.
C. Biodiversity does not affect ecosystem stability, because all ecosystems are stable.
D. Biodiversity does not affect ecosystem stability, because all ecosystems are unstable.

5. Why are invasive species a threat to biodiversity?

A. They can outcompete native organisms for their resources.
B. They can cause harm to the environment.
C. They can be harmful to humans.
D. All statements are true.

6. Which of the following communities is more species rich?

A. Community 1 C. Species richness is low in both communities.

B. Community 2 D. Species richness is the same in both communities.

7. The following illustration demonstrates:

A. ecosystem diversity C. individual diversity

B. genetic diversity D. species diversity

8. Which of the following can occur if there are no organisms of that species in other ecosystems throughout
the world?
A. Extinction B. Extirpation C. Evacuation D. Evaluation
9. What do you call the branch of science that deals with naming and classifying organisms?
A. Biodiversity B. Biology C. Hierarchy D. Taxonomy

10. The number of species known to science is about ______ million.

A. 1.7 B. 10.7 C. 11.7 D. 17

II. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the species being described in the sentence. Write its correct
SCIENTIFIC NAME. ERASURES are considered WRONG.

___________________11. The largest seashell

___________________12. World’s largest orchids species
___________________13. The smallest primate
___________________14. The world’s largest flower
___________________15. Monkey-eating eagle
___________________16. The smallest freshwater fish
___________________17. The tiniest shell in the world
___________________18. The most endangered deer
___________________19. The largest fish
___________________20. One of the most expensive shells in the world

III. ENUMERATION: Supply the correct answer.

21- 23 Types of Biodiversity

24- 26 Importance of Biodiversity

27- 31 Threats to Biodiversity

32- 35 Invasive species

IV. CLASSIFICATION: Classify the following biodiversity conservation is In-Situ or Ex-Situ.

36. Zoo
37. Wildlife Sanctuary
38. National Park
39. Botanical Garden
40. Seed
 ANSWER KEY
1 D 21 Genetic biodiversity
2 A 22 Species biodiversity
3 A 23 Ecological biodiversity
4 B 24 Provides food and medicines
5 D 25 Biodiversity can aid ecosystem stability
6 A 26 Aesthetic and existence values are important
7 B 27 Habitat destruction
8 A 28 Invasive species
9 D 29 Pollution
10 A 30 Population of Humans
11 Tridacna gigas 31 Overharvesting
12. Vanda sanderiana 32 Green Crab
13 Tarsius syrichta 33 Killer Algae
14 Rafflesia manillana 34 Sea Walnut
15 Pithecophaga jefferyi 35 Veined Rapa
16 Pandaka pygmea 36 Ex - Situ
17 Pisidum 37 In - Situ
18 Cervus alfredi 38 In - Situ
19 Rhincodon typus 39 Ex - Situ
20 Connus gloriamaris 40 Ex - Situ