Biodiversity

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Biodiversity

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The different amount of species in an area

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High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

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True

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What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

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All of the above: Get involved with ecological restoration in your area, prevent invasive species from overpopulating, and don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

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This refers to the total disappearance of all the members of a particular group of species.

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Extinction

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These are goods taken directly from natural resources.

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Provisioning services

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These provide living spaces for plants or animals and maintain a diversity of plants and animals and are the basis of all ecosystems and their services. Options: Cultural services, Supporting services, Provisioning services, Regulating services.

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Supporting services

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What type of services maintain the quality of air and soil and provide flood and disease control?

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Regulating services

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A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately is known as

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endangered species

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A species that is not native to a particular region and has no natural predators and little competition.

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invasive species

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The retention of heat in the atmosphere caused by the build-up of greenhouse gases.