Biodiversity

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

What is a subspecies?

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

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

Are species evenly distributed among taxonomic groups?

Where is biodiversity greater?

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

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

What is latitudinal gradient?

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

Biodiversity