Bill Nye- Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species of plants and animals in a particular ecosystem or on the planet as a whole.

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What is an ecosystem?

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

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Why is biodiversity important for an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively, providing stability, resilience, and the ability to recover from disturbances.

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What can happen if too much fertilizer is used?

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Using too much fertilizer can lead to nutrient runoff into water bodies, causing excessive growth of weeds and harmful algal blooms.

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What percentage of all species live in the ocean?

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

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What do all living things depend on?

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All living things depend on other living things for survival, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism, usually a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

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How does human activity impact biodiversity?

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Human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and urbanization can reduce biodiversity by destroying habitats and altering ecosystems.