Biodiversity Test Review

Front

What term describes the different environmental conditions that occur along the boundaries of an ecosystem?

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Ecotones

Front

True or False: If a renewable resource is not conserved properly, it can become a nonrenewable resource.

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True

Front

What is the primary reason for the decline in biodiversity in many ecosystems?

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Habitat destruction

Front

What caused the Kimmarie Orchid to become extinct in the wild?

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Overcollection

Front

What effect does an increase in edge areas of a habitat have on species adapted to the conditions of the interior of the habitat?

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Negative

Front

Define biodiversity.

Back

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

Front

What is habitat destruction and how does it impact biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present. It leads to loss of biodiversity as species lose their homes and resources.

Front

What are renewable resources? Provide examples.

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

Front

What is the significance of ecotones in biodiversity?

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Ecotones are important for biodiversity as they often contain species from both adjacent ecosystems and can support unique species that thrive in transitional areas.

Front

Explain the concept of overcollection and its effects on species.

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Overcollection refers to the excessive harvesting of species from their natural habitats, which can lead to population declines and extinction.