Florida Ecosystem

Amelia and Mark are studying the wildlife in Florida. They want to understand the difference between species diversity and genetic diversity. How do these concepts differ in terms of their definitions and importance to wildlife survival?

• Species diversity refers to genetic differences, while genetic diversity refers to the variety of species

• Genetic diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems, while species diversity refers to the variety of genes

• Species diversity is the variety of species, while genetic diversity is the variation of genes within a species

• Both species and genetic diversity are unrelated to wildlife survival

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Khalila and Carl are comparing two gardens. Garden "B" shows more biodiversity than garden "A". Why?

• Because "B" shows more species that are different than garden "A"

• Because garden "B" has less different species than "A"

• "A" has a greater number of same species plants so this statement is wrong.

• Both gardens show the same biodiversity

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a benefit to biodiversity is that it helps to boost ecosystem _______________________

• survival

• value

• life

• productivity

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The variety of ways that species ____________ with each other and their environment.

• live

• eat

• interact

• help

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Which is an abiotic factor that influences the population of the rats?

• The amount of food available

• The amount of water available

• The number of predators available

• The amount of competition in the ecosystem

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Pythons are not native to the Florida Everglades but have been released there. They are thriving and crowding out native species. That is why they are considered a/n

• Keystone species

• Producer

• Invasive species

• Parasite

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Why might an invasive species be so successful in a certain nonnative habitats

• They have no natural predators.

• They are able to out-compete native species

• They are generalist that eat many different types of food.

• All of the above

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species native to a particular area

• ecotourism

• captive breeding

• poaching

• genetic biodiversity

• endemic species

Preserving entire ecosystems rather than individual species is a good conservation strategy because

• only endangered species will be saved.

• developers will have greater access to land.

• more than one species can be saved

• it will not be necessary for environmentalists to study the ecosystem

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Which of the following ecosystems is most prevalent in Florida and is known for its high biodiversity and unique water flow?

• A) Desert

• B) Tundra

• C) Everglades

• D) Savannah

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