Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety of different species in a given area.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption.

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What is secondary succession?

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Secondary succession is the ecological process that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil and some organisms still remain.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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How does removing a keystone species affect biodiversity?

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Removing a keystone species typically leads to a decrease in biodiversity.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the impact of increased carbon dioxide on global warming?

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Increased carbon dioxide traps more heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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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.

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What are trophic levels?

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Trophic levels are the hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, comprising producers, consumers, and decomposers.