Biology Chapter 6 Lesson 3 Questions

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What is resilience in an ecosystem?

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The ability to recover after a disturbance.

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystem resilience?

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Ecosystems with more biodiversity are more resilient.

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What is genetic diversity?

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A type of biodiversity that refers to the variety of genes within a species.

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What does a diverse ecosystem indicate during environmental changes?

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A diverse ecosystem is more resilient during average, wet, and dry years.

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What is the impact of a wet year on an ecosystem dominated by 'red' species?

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It is likely to be less resilient.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What are the types of biodiversity?

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Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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Why is genetic diversity important?

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It enhances the ability of a population to adapt to changing environments.

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What is species diversity?

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The number of different species and the abundance of each species in a given area.

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What does ecosystem diversity refer to?

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The variety of ecosystems in a given place.