Biodiversity

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Invasive species

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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Biodiversity

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The different amount of species in an area

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Is high biodiversity a sign of a healthy ecosystem?

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True

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Why does image "B" show more biodiversity than image "A"?

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Because "B" shows more different species than image "A"

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A species that plays a critical role in the health, maintenance, growth, or definition of an ecosystem.

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keystone

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Why are bees considered a keystone species?

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They pollinate flowers that produce fruit which supports the ecosystem

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Which keystone species plays a vital role in the health of coastal kelp forests? Options: starfish, sea otters, beavers, wolves, elephants

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sea otters

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Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

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islands, tropical rain forests, and coastal areas

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A 'limiting factor' is something that...

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restricts growth, abundance, or distribution of an organism or population within an ecosystem

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Which statement best explains section X?

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the population has reached the carrying capacity of its environment