Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What happens to biodiversity when a keystone species is removed from an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity goes down.

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Which habitat has the greatest biodiversity?

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A habitat with 15 different species with about 300 individuals each.

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What are keystone species?

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Species that are critical to the functioning of an ecosystem.

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What is the likely outcome of a forest area after a volcanic eruption if it remains dormant for 1000 years?

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The area will be repopulated by trees, eventually becoming a forest again.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is a native species?

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A species that naturally occurs in a particular ecosystem without human introduction.

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What is an example of a keystone species?

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Sea otters are considered a keystone species because they help maintain the balance of kelp forest ecosystems.

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How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction leads to loss of species and decreases biodiversity.

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem services?

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Higher biodiversity typically enhances ecosystem services such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation.