HW#1 U1.Ch5.S1

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What does biodiversity mean?

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The different amount of species in an area.

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Is high biodiversity a sign of a healthy ecosystem?

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True

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What does the prefix 'Bio' mean?

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life

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Why does image 'B' show more biodiversity than image 'A'?

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Because 'B' shows more different species than image 'A'.

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What is the variety of different species in a biological community called?

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species diversity

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What is ecosystem diversity?

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The variety of ecosystems in a given area.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genes within a species.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem stability?

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Higher biodiversity increases resilience to environmental changes.

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What is an example of a species that contributes to biodiversity?

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Coral reefs, which host thousands of marine species.

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What is the impact of extinction on biodiversity?

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Extinction reduces biodiversity and disrupts ecosystem balance.