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Explore Endangered Ecosystems: A Quick Quiz

Published Jul 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Editorial Team

Test your knowledge about the world's most threatened habitats and the efforts to protect them.

❓ 10 Questions

⏱️ 5 Minutes

Question 1 of 100 correct

⏱️ 05:00

QUESTION 1

Which ecosystem is often called the 'rainforests of the sea'?

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Which ecosystem is often called the 'rainforests of the sea'?
- A. Coral reefs
- B. Mangrove forests
- C. Kelp forests
- D. Seagrass beds
What is a major cause of mangrove forest loss worldwide?
- A. Overfishing
- B. Deforestation for shrimp farming
- C. Urban sprawl
- D. Mining for minerals
The Amazon rainforest is primarily located on which continent?
- A. South America
- B. Africa
- C. Asia
- D. Europe
Which ecosystem stores the most carbon per unit area?
- A. Tropical rainforest
- B. Peatlands
- C. Coral reefs
- D. Grasslands
The Great Barrier Reef's biggest threat is primarily due to:
- A. Ocean acidification
- B. Coral bleaching from warming seas
- C. Overfishing
- D. Tourism damage
Which action helps protect wetland ecosystems?
- A. Building more dams
- B. Restoring natural water flow
- C. Introducing invasive species
- D. Increasing pesticide use
The Arctic tundra is currently changing mainly because of:
- A. Increased rainfall
- B. Melting permafrost
- C. Desertification
- D. Volcanic activity
Which animal is a flagship species for coral reef conservation efforts?
- A. Sea turtle
- B. Clownfish
- C. Polar bear
- D. African elephant
Mangroves help protect coastlines from which of the following?
- A. Earthquakes
- B. Tsunamis and storm surges
- C. Avalanches
- D. Sandstorms
Which international agreement focuses specifically on the conservation and wise use of wetlands?
- A. Kyoto Protocol
- B. Ramsar Convention
- C. Paris Agreement
- D. Convention on Biological Diversity

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