Question

The study of total number and types of organisms present on earth is _______.

• A. Ecology
• B. Taxonomy
• C. Biodiversity
• D. Classification

Answer 1

The correct option is C Biodiversity

• Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life found on Earth and all of the natural processes. This can refer to genetic variation, ecosystem variation, or species variation within an area, biome, or planet. The biodiversity is more concentrated within tropical ecosystems than temperate ecosystems.
• Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment.
• Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms and includes all plants, animals, and microorganisms of the world.
• The ordering of organisms into groups based on similarities and differences is called classification.

So, the correct answer is option C.