Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the number of different species in a given area.

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True or False: A stable ecosystem typically has high biodiversity.

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True

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What is the relationship between gene pool size and survival chances of organisms?

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Organisms with a larger gene pool have a greater chance of surviving.

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How do humans most impact biodiversity?

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Humans impact biodiversity primarily by destroying the habitats of a large number of species.

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Why does image 'B' show more biodiversity than image 'A'?

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Because 'B' shows more different species than image 'A'.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What is the significance of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability, resilience, and productivity.

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What are some human activities that threaten biodiversity?

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Deforestation, pollution, urbanization, and climate change threaten biodiversity.

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Define 'endangered species'.

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An endangered species is a species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, or other factors.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.