Urban biodiversity

Module 2 self-check quiz: Urban biodiversity

Answer 10 questions about urban ecosystems and ecosystem services with immediate feedback.

1. Question 1. Urban biodiversity means:

   Variety of life forms in urban areasOnly decorative plants in parksOnly wildlife outside city boundaries

2. Question 2. An ecosystem service from urban trees is:

   Cooling and better air qualityIncreasing surface sealingReplacing stormwater drains

3. Question 3. Habitat fragmentation in cities usually:

   Reduces species connectivityImproves all species migrationHas no effect on urban fauna

4. Question 4. Pollinators are important because they:

   Support reproduction of flowering plantsIncrease impervious surfacesEliminate invasive species automatically

5. Question 5. A practical way to improve urban biodiversity is to:

   Create connected green corridorsRemove native vegetationMaximize paved open spaces

6. Question 6. Native species often:

   Support local food webs betterAlways require more irrigationCannot survive in cities

7. Question 7. Small habitats like pocket parks are useful because they:

   Act as stepping stones for speciesIntensify urban heat islandsHave no ecological function

8. Question 8. A key risk from invasive alien species is:

   Displacement of native speciesGuaranteed biodiversity increaseNo interaction with local habitats

9. Question 9. Citizen science can support biodiversity by:

   Providing local observations for monitoringReplacing all expert fieldworkRemoving need for data validation

10. Question 10. Why integrate biodiversity into planning?

    It links ecosystem health with climate, health and resilienceIt is only landscapingIt has no relation to well-being