Chapter 1.1

Question 1

Definition of Biodiversity.

Answer 1

The diversity of organisms which includes plants, animals and microorganisms.

Question 2

Importance of Biodiversity.

Answer 2

1. Sources of food
2. Balance in nature
3. Recreational places
4. Medical
5. Raw materials for industries
6. Education
7. Generates economy.

Question 3

How to maintain/protect biodiversity.

Answer 3

1. Reduce, Reuse and recycle
2. Build more recreational places
3. Restrict exploitation of forest resources.

Question 4

What is the main threat of biodiversity.

Answer 4

Invasion of foreign species.

Question 5

Why does biodiversity exist.

Answer 5

Due to the variety of habitat and climate.

Question 6

What is Malaysia one of?

Answer 6

One of the TWELVE Mega Biodiversity countries that must be preserved.

Question 7

Species of animals that are endangered in Malaysia.

Answer 7

1. Orangutan
2. Malayan tapir
3. Malayan tiger