ecology

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the number of different species in a habitat.

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How does biodiversity relate to the number of species?

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The more different species there are in a habitat, the bigger the biodiversity.

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Why is it important to preserve biodiversity?

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We need to preserve biodiversity for the survival of the human race.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing.

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What determines an organism's likelihood to survive and reproduce?

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Organisms with the best adaptations to get resources are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that enables an organism to be successful and survive.

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How can an adaptation occur?

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An adaptation can occur from a mutation in an organism's DNA.

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Why do organisms adapt?

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Organisms adapt to different habitats to survive.

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Give an example of an adaptation in camels.

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Camels have wide feet so they don’t sink in the sand.

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Give an example of an adaptation in polar bears.

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Polar bears have white fur to blend in with the snow so they can’t be seen by their prey.