The document contains a 20 question formative test on topics related to the environment, conservation, and biodiversity. The questions cover topics such as the definition of endangered species, causes of species extinction, reasons for protecting endangered animals, impacts of forest fires and habitat loss, renewable vs non-renewable energy sources, and causes of climate change and pollution. The test aims to assess understanding of key environmental concepts.

1. REVIEW MODULE 3
ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

2. FORMATIVE TEST
QUARTER 1 WEEK 6

3. Multiple Choice.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

4. 1. What does it mean when a species is
considered endangered?
a) The species is no longer found in the wild.
b) The species is at risk of becoming extinct.
c) The species is thriving and not at risk.
d) The species is only found in zoos.

5. 2. Which of the following human
activities causes species extinction?
a) Habitat destruction
b) Overpopulation
c) Lack of genetic diversity
d) Natural disasters

6. 3. Why should we protect endangered animals?
a) Endangered animals could be bred for fur.
b) Endangered animals are worth a lot of money.
c) Endangered animals could be used for
experiments.
d) Endangered animals play a vital role in
maintaining biodiversity.

7. 4. Which of the following changes in the environment may
happen if forest fire occurs?
a) Increased plant and animal diversity.
b) Forest fires decrease carbon dioxide levels in the
atmosphere.
c) Ashes contribute much of the nutrients and give richness to
the soil.
d) The natural cycles of forests are distributed, and some
species disappear while invasive plants multiply.

8. 5. Which of the following refers
to a place where species live
and reproduce?
a) Wildlife b) Extinction
c) Habitat d) Biodiversity

9. 6.Which of the following terms
describes a species that is at risk of
becoming extinct in the near future?
a)Endangered b) Extinct
c) Threatened d)Vulnerable

10. 7. What does it mean if a species is categorized as
“threatened”?
a)The species is at danger of becoming extinct soon.
b)The species is extinct in the wild but still survives in
captivity.
c)The population of the species is stable and not at risk.
d)The species is at risk of becoming endangered in the future.

11. 8. Which of the following describes
species that no longer exists
anywhere on Earth?
a)Endangered b) Extinct
c) Threatened d)Vulnerable

12. 9. What is the primary cause of species
extinction?
a)Climate change b)Gene mutations
c)Loss of habitat d)Natural disasters

13. 10. Which of the following actions can help prevent
species from becoming endangered or extinct?
a)Encouraging deforestation for economic growth
b)Protecting and preserving natural habitats
c)Introducing non-native species to new environments.
d)Hunting and capturing endangered species for
scientific research.

14. 11. What is the term used to describe
the gradual increase in the Earth's
average temperature due to human
activities?
a) Global warming b) Ozone depletion
c) Acid rain d) Deforestation

15. 12. Which of the following is a major
source of air pollution in urban
areas?
a) Industrial emissions
b) Agricultural activities
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) Ocean currents

16. 13. What is the primary cause of
water pollution in rivers and lakes?
a) Oil spills
b) Sewage discharge
c) soil erosion
d) nuclear waste

17. 14. Why are many animals of the
rainforest endangered species?
a) deforestation
b) rising temperatures
c) lessening the availability of
natural resources
d) All of the above.

18. 15. Which of the following is an
example of a renewable energy
source?
a) Coal b) Natural gas
c) Solar power d) Nuclear power

19. 16.The average temperature on
earth’s atmosphere may rise as
a result of ( a. the greenhouse
effect b. water pollution
c. garbage dumping).

20. 17.Some endangered species of
plant in tropical rainforests
may be sources of ( a. fossil
fuel b. medicine c. hazardous
waste)

21. 18. Pollutants dumped into the
rivers and streams eventually
find their way to ( a. the ocean
b. the atmosphere
c. groundwater supplies)

22. 19. Many ( a. non-renewable
b. alternative c. expensive)
sources are being
developed to replace fuels.

23. 20. Humans are using
( a. fewer b. better c. more)
natural resources than they
did 100 years ago.