Formative Practice 1.1 – Science Form 2 Chapter 1


Question 1:
What is biodiversity?

Answer:
The diversity of organisms, whether animals, plants or microorganisms.


Question 2:
How does biodiversity contribute to the economy?

Answer:
Biodiversity supplies raw materials such as timber, oil palm and rubber, herbs for the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics, as well as places for recreation.


Question 3:
What is an endemic species? Give two ways to preserve and conserve endemic species.

Answer:
Definition: a natural or exclusive species that is found in a particular area only.
Ways: Replant trees and tighten laws
(Any other answers are accepted)


Question 4:
Give examples of endangered species in Malaysia.

Answer:
Orang utan// Malayan tiger// hedgehog// mousedeer// hornbill// rafflesia// pitcher plant.
(Any other answers are accepted)

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