What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity at Risk

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.
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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?
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An endangered species is one that is at risk of extinction due to a variety of factors, including habitat loss, pollution, and overexploitation.
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What is habitat fragmentation?
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Habitat fragmentation is the process by which large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities like urban development and agriculture.
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How does habitat fragmentation affect species?
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Habitat fragmentation can lead to species isolation, making it difficult for species to find mates, food, and migrate, which can reduce genetic diversity.
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What are keystone species?
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Keystone species are organisms that have a disproportionately large impact on their ecosystem relative to their abundance, helping to maintain the structure and health of the ecosystem.
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What is the primary cause of the current rate of species extinction?
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The current rate of species extinction is primarily due to human activities, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change.
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Where are the greatest number of extinctions occurring?
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The greatest number of extinctions is occurring in tropical rain forests, which are rich in biodiversity but highly threatened by deforestation.
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