Biodiversity Flashcard

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a specific area, including plants, animals, and microorganisms

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Which of the following best describes species diversity?

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The variety of species in an ecosystem

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Genetic diversity refers to:

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The differences in genes among individuals within a species

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Ecosystem diversity

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The number of ecosystems in an area

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Why is tropical rainforest biodiversity generally higher than Arctic biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforests have a warm, wet climate that supports more species.

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Example of an area with high species diversity: Amazon Rainforest, Sahara Desert, Antarctic Ice Sheet, Gobi Desert

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Amazon Rainforest

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Why is genetic diversity important for the survival of a species?

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Increases the chances of adaptation to environmental changes

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What is one example of an economic benefit that biodiversity provides?

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Pollination of crops

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Biodiversity can vary across geography or groups in which of the following ways?

• Species richness and ecosystem diversity
• Climate change and pollution levels
• Economic development and urbanization
• Technological advancements and globalization

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Species richness and ecosystem diversity

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Genetic diversity within a species makes it stronger and more adaptable.

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True