Bill Nye- 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 of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively, provides resources for food, medicine, and materials, and contributes to ecological balance.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment, including both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as a food source for other organisms.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an extinct species?

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An extinct species is a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth.

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What is the largest ecosystem on Earth?

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The largest ecosystem on Earth is the ocean, which covers about 71% of the Earth's surface.

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How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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About three-fourths (or 75%) of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

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What is the role of fertilizers in agriculture?

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Fertilizers are substances added to soil to provide essential nutrients to plants, but excessive use can harm the environment.

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What is the impact of human activity on biodiversity?

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Human activities, such as pollution, deforestation, and urbanization, can lead to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.