Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of living things in the world, including different species, ecosystems, and genetic variations.

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What does the root 'bio' mean?

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The root 'bio' means 'living'.

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems in a given area, which supports different types of organisms.

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What is species diversity?

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Species diversity is the variety of different species within a particular ecosystem or on the planet as a whole.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity is the variation in genes within a particular species, which helps populations adapt to changing environments.

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Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity?

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Tropical rainforests are known to have the highest biodiversity among ecosystems.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is important because it contributes to ecosystem services, resilience, and the overall health of the planet.

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What is an example of high biodiversity?

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A state park that includes multiple forest and freshwater ecosystems with many different species of fish, birds, and frogs in a variety of colors.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which a species lives, including all living and nonliving factors.

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What is an ecosystem?

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