7.10B Biodiversity TAG

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity is important because it enhances ecosystem productivity, stability, and resilience, allowing ecosystems to better withstand environmental changes.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that creates its own nutrients using energy from the sun, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers (herbivores) and is typically a carnivore or omnivore.

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How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction leads to a decrease in biodiversity as it eliminates the natural environment where species live, causing some species to become extinct.

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What is an example of a natural disaster that can impact ecosystems?

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Examples of natural disasters include hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, which can disrupt ecosystems and lead to loss of species.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to maintain the nutrient cycle.

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem stability?

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Higher biodiversity generally leads to greater ecosystem stability, as diverse ecosystems can better adapt to changes and recover from disturbances.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants and is a primary consumer in the food chain.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals and can be a secondary or tertiary consumer in the food chain.