Species Diversity

Species that normally lives and thrives in a particular area.

• keystone species

• endangered species

• native species

• indicator species

• extinct species

The variety of organisms in a given area is called:

• a species

• a gene

• abiotic factors

• biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals, or plants is known as

• biodiversity

• habitat

• climate

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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How can humans best help an endangered species avoid extinction?

• they can feed the animals

• they can put the animals in a zoo

• they can protect the animal’s habitat

• they can take the animal to new habitats

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Example of endemic species in Malaysia is

• Cat

• Monkey

• Malayan Tiger

What is an endemic species?

• Species that can be found anywhere

• Animals that became endangered

• Organisms that can only be found in restricted habitat or a specific location

• Plants that can undergo photosynthesis

What is the main focus of the research question?

• The impact of habitat size reduction on species diversity.

• The effect of pollution on air quality.

• The growth rate of plants in different soils.

• The migration patterns of birds.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which of the following best describes species diversity?

• The variety of species within a habitat or a region

• The number of individuals in a species

• The genetic variation within a species

• The number of ecosystems in a region

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the primary factor that contributes to high species diversity in tropical rainforests?

• High levels of sunlight

• Abundant water supply

• Stable climate conditions

• Rich soil nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a method used to measure species diversity in an ecosystem?

• Species richness

• Species evenness

• Both species richness and evenness

• None of the above