Observing Habitat Diversity Practice Test

Maya observed two habitats. Which statement correctly compares the diversity of the habitats?

Habitat 1 observations: Location: Green Valley Farm. Date: May 20. Observer: Maya. Observed: Plants seen—corn (1 type), tomatoes (1 type), carrots (1 type). Animals seen—crows (1 type), grasshoppers (1 type), beetles (1 type), rabbits (1 type). Total different types: 7.

Habitat 2 observations: Location: Blue Sky Meadow. Date: May 20. Observer: Maya. Observed: Plants seen—wildflowers (20 types), grasses (5 types), shrubs (4 types). Animals seen—butterflies (5 types), bees (4 types), beetles (4 types), spiders (3 types), birds (6 types), mice (1 type), rabbits (1 type). Total different types: 53.

Yuki observed two habitats. Compare the observations. Which habitat has greater diversity?

Habitat 1 observations: Location: Rocky beach. Date: July 22. Observer: Yuki. Observed: Plants seen—seaweed washed up (1 type). Animals seen—seagulls (1 type), crabs (1 type), flies (1 type), beetles (1 type). Total different types: 5.

Habitat 2 observations: Location: Tide pool nearby. Date: July 22. Observer: Yuki. Observed: Plants seen—seaweed (3 types), algae (1 type). Animals seen—starfish (1 type), sea anemones (1 type), crabs (2 types), small fish (2 types), sea urchins (1 type), mussels (1 type), barnacles (1 type), snails (2 types). Total different types: 18.