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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What does greater ecosystem diversity indicate?

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Greater ecosystem diversity means there are more habitats to support different types of organisms.

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How does the extinction of sharks affect ocean biodiversity?

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The extinction of sharks will disrupt the entire food chain in the ocean.

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Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

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The rainforest is known for having the highest biodiversity.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A population is a group of the same species in the same geographic area.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species within a specific area.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity is the variation in genes within a particular species.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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

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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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What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.