Exploring Biodiversity with Bill Nye

What does biodiversity refer to?

• The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

• The types of rocks found in an ecosystem.

• The number of trees in a forest.

• The amount of water in an ecosystem.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

• It increases the amount of sunlight in an area.

• It provides more space for animals to live.

• It helps ecosystems recover from disasters more quickly.

• It ensures availability of natural resources for future generations.

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How do humans impact biodiversity?

• By increasing the number of species in an area.

• By planting more trees.

• By introducing non-native species that compete with native species.

• By cleaning rivers and lakes.

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What can happen if an ecosystem loses too many species?

• It can become less capable of supporting life.

• It can become more resilient to change.

• It can become more stable.

• It can increase in size.

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What role do humans play in ecosystems?

• They have no impact on ecosystems.

• They only help ecosystems become more diverse.

• They are the primary predators in all ecosystems.

• They are part of the ecosystem and affect its balance.

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What is the consequence of using too much fertilizer on lawns?

• It can make the grass grow faster.

• It can increase biodiversity in nearby water bodies.

• It can attract more wildlife to the area.

• It can lead to an overgrowth of weeds in ponds and lakes.

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Why is it important to be careful about how we manage ecosystems?

• To ensure there is enough sunlight.

• To prevent the extinction of all species.

• To increase the number of nonliving things.

• To maintain a place for humans within them.

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What is one way people can help support bird biodiversity in their backyard?

• By cutting down trees.

• By keeping pets outdoors.

• By building a bird shelf.

• By using more pesticides.

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Why should we consider not spreading out human constructions?

• To increase the number of species

• To make travel easier

• To preserve ecosystem diversity

• To expand urban areas

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What depends on dead trees for their growth?

• Dodo birds

• Moss and lichens

• Ferns and spiders

• Bighorn sheep

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