Biodiversity

Ecosystems with high biodiversity have a stronger and more complex food web.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Ecosytems with high biodiversity have a variety of available habitats, which supports a wider variety of populations.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Ecosystems with high biodiversity usually have no predators and are safer for all animals.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Ecosystems with high biodiversity usually don't have parasites and are safer for all organisms.

• True

• False

Ecosystems with high biodiversity are better able to keep functioning after some natural disasters.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Ecosystems with high biodiversity usually have no diseases that could harm plants or animals.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In ecosystems with high biodiversity, there isn't usually competition between animals or between plants.

• True

• False

High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy and stable ecosystem.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

High biodiversity allows an ecosystem to be more resilient to changing conditions and disturbances.

• True

• False

Match these aspects of biodiversity with their meanings

• Genetic diversity

• The amount of genetic variety among populations in an ecosystem

• Ecosystem diversity

• The number of different species within an ecosystem

• Species diversity

• The number of different habitats within an ecosystem