Biodiversity

The number of different species in an area is called

• habitat fragmentation

• niche

• keystone species

• biodivesity

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Endangered means ...

• able to be extended for another time period: able to be renewed.

• used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely.

• the protection of animals, plants and natural resources.

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What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

• Get involved with ecological restoration in your area.

• Prevent invasive species from overpopulating.

• Don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

• All of the above

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In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?

• a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets

• b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species

• c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species

• d. Recreational hunting

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Great Biodiversity = Great Sustainability

• True

• False

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Which of the following would be most effective in slowing the loss of biodiversity?

• creating large parks/preserves in biodiversity hotspots

• requiring every country to maintain a seed bank

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Why is biodiversity so important?

• Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct another species that relies on it could go extinct as well

• Because it’s better to have only one variation of each species.

• Because it better to only have a few species on Earth.

• Honestly, I have no idea what biodiversity is!

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Which biome, because of its climate, has the largest number of species of plants and animals?

• tundra

• desert

• tropical rainforest

• chaparral

High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

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A stable ecosystem typically has high biodiversity.

• True

• False

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