Unit 4 Scopes 1&2 Ecosystem Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of living things in the world.

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What does high biodiversity mean?

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High biodiversity means having a lot of variety of different organisms.

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How would you describe a rainforest biome?

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A rainforest biome has high biodiversity.

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What is the main way that invasive species are introduced to new areas?

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Invasive species are mainly introduced to new areas through human actions.

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What could happen if there were fewer insects to pollinate plants?

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Crops might not get pollinated, leading to a food shortage.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What are consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of other species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native organism that spreads widely in a new habitat, often harming native species.