Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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Why is sustainability important for an ecosystem?

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Sustainability allows an ecosystem to maintain its functions and services over time, even if some organisms are removed, ensuring stability and resilience.

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What happens when a species goes extinct?

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When a species goes extinct, it means that there are no remaining individuals of that species left in the world.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, typically when every member of a species has died.

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How can environmental changes lead to extinction?

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Environmental changes can lead to extinction if species cannot adapt quickly enough or if they lack the necessary traits to survive in the new conditions.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss occurs when natural environments are destroyed or altered, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

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What are non-native species?

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Non-native species are organisms that are introduced to a new environment where they do not naturally occur, which can disrupt local ecosystems.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, which can negatively impact biodiversity.

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How does a drought affect animal populations?

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A drought can decrease food and water availability, leading to a decline in animal populations, such as rabbits.