What is biodiversity

Ecosystems are

• environments where groups of animals and plants live together

• environments where people live and keep animals as pets or food.

Biodiversity includes

• certain types of ecosystems

• certain habitats

• some species

• all kinds of ecosystems, habitats and species

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A habitat is

• a place where animals, plants and organisms make their home

• a place where animals go to rest.

Species are

• groups of animals that eat the same food

• families of plants and animals

Biodiversity means

• the lives of certain groups of animals on earth, including humans

• all life on earth.

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Oak trees, butterflies and humans are examples of

• ecosystems

• species

• habitats

Rivers and rock pools are examples of

• species

• habitats

Biodiversity helps to maintain a balance across ecosystems, habitats and species

• True

• False

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