Biodiversity

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Which is NOT a part of an area's overall biodiversity? Options: Ecosystem Biodiversity, Genetic Biodiversity, Evolution Biodiversity, Species Biodiversity

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Evolution Biodiversity

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What is a subspecies?

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Differing characteristics among the same species occupying different areas

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Describes differences in DNA among individuals of a population or species.

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Genetic Diversity

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What provides the raw material for adaptations to local conditions? Options: Population Ecology, Speciation, Genetic Diversity, Species Diversity

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Genetic Diversity

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Are species evenly distributed among taxonomic groups?

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False

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Where is biodiversity greater?

• Near the poles
• In the Tundra
• In the desert
• Near the equator

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Near the equator

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Which is NOT a reason that species estimates vary so much?

• Some areas remain unexplored
• Many species are very tiny, and therefore overlooked.
• Not enough scientist to explore
• Many organisms are difficult to identify

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Not enough scientist to explore

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What is latitudinal gradient?

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A global pattern of species richness that changes with latitude

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Extinction of a single species can affect the functioning of an ecosystem.

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True

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Biodiversity

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The different amount of species in an area