Biodiversity

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What is a biome?

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A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms.

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What characterizes a rainforest?

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An area of lush vegetation and year-round rainfall.

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What is a resource in the context of living organisms?

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Any necessity of life such as water, nutrients, light, food, or space.

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What does habitat fragmentation mean?

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The breakup of a habitat into smaller pieces, usually as a result of human activities.

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What is the Taiga biome?

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A biome in which the winters are cold but summers are mild enough to allow the ground to thaw.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is species richness?

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The number of different species represented in a given community.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is a habitat?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, resilience, and providing resources for humans.