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UNAI Quiz| International Day for Biological Diversity

The International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May highlights the growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to future generations, and looks to raise awareness about the numbers of species that are being significantly reduced by certain human activities. The loss of diversity threatens our food supplies, opportunities for recreation and tourism, and sources of wood, medicine, and energy.?

Biodiversity also offers excellent tools for combating pandemics like those caused by coronaviruses. From nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, it is the foundation upon which we can build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The was agreed upon and adopted in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the international legal instrument for ¡°the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources" and has been ratified by 196 parties.

Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The was agreed upon and adopted in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the international legal instrument for ¡°the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources" and has been ratified by 196 parties.

Correct!?The was agreed upon and adopted in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the international legal instrument for ¡°the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources" and has been ratified by 196 parties.

Incorrect. The correct answer is A. According to the , up to one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, and more than ever before in human history. The average abundance of native species in most major land-based habitats has fallen by at least 20%, mostly since 1900.

Incorrect. The correct answer is A. According to the , up to one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, and more than ever before in human history. The average abundance of native species in most major land-based habitats has fallen by at least 20%, mostly since 1900.

Correct!?According to the , up to one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, and more than ever before in human history. The average abundance of native species in most major land-based habitats has fallen by at least 20%, mostly since 1900.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is B. Areas with are called hotspots. Some areas in the world, such as areas of Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, the southwestern United States, and Madagascar, have more biodiversity than others. Endemic species¡ªspecies that are only found in one location¡ªare also found in hotspots.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is B. Areas with are called hotspots. Some areas in the world, such as areas of Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, the southwestern United States, and Madagascar, have more biodiversity than others. Endemic species¡ªspecies that are only found in one location¡ªare also found in hotspots.

Correct! Areas with are called hotspots. Some areas in the world, such as areas of Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, the southwestern United States, and Madagascar, have more biodiversity than others. Endemic species¡ªspecies that are only found in one location¡ªare also found in hotspots.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is A. , and one billion people rely on them for food and income. The ecosystem also contributes $375 billion per year to the global economy through tourism, medicine, and livelihoods. However, 50% of the world¡¯s corals have died in the past 50 years and, according to reports by the , up to 90% could be lost by 2050 due to global warming.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is A. , and one billion people rely on them for food and income. The ecosystem also contributes $375 billion per year to the global economy through tourism, medicine, and livelihoods. However, 50% of the world¡¯s corals have died in the past 50 years and, according to reports by the , up to 90% could be lost by 2050 due to global warming.

Correct!?, and one billion people rely on them for food and income. The ecosystem also contributes $375 billion per year to the global economy through tourism, medicine, and livelihoods. However, 50% of the world¡¯s corals have died in the past 50 years and, according to reports by the , up to 90% could be lost by 2050 due to global warming.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is A. On 22 May 2021, the will celebrate ¡®We¡¯re Part of the Solution¡¯. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the over-arching theme, ¡°Our solutions are in nature¡±, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges.

Incorrect.?The correct answer is A. On 22 May 2021, the will celebrate ¡®We¡¯re Part of the Solution¡¯. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the over-arching theme, ¡°Our solutions are in nature¡±, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges.

Correct!?On 22 May 2021, the will celebrate ¡®We¡¯re Part of the Solution¡¯. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the over-arching theme, ¡°Our solutions are in nature¡±, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges.

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