Bill Nye- Biodiversity

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What do all living things depend on?

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All living things depend on other living things.

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What is necessary for an ecosystem to be successful and healthy?

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An ecosystem needs lots of different kinds of plants and animals.

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What is the largest ecosystem in the world?

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The largest ecosystem in the world is the sea/ocean.

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Which of the following is NOT an extinct species: African elephants, Dodo birds, Pearly mussel, Bighorn sheep?

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African elephants are NOT an extinct species.

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What fraction of all the species in the world live in the ocean?

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Two-thirds of all the species in the world live in the ocean.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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Give an example of a producer in an ecosystem.

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Plants are examples of producers in an ecosystem.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function and provides resources for humans.