Biodiversity

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What does biodiversity mean?

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The different amount of species in an area.

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What is high biodiversity?

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Having a lot of variety of different organisms.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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How can you determine which image shows more biodiversity?

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The image that shows more different species has higher biodiversity.

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What role do sea otters play in coastal kelp forests?

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Sea otters are a keystone species that help maintain the health of coastal kelp forests.

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What is a keystone species?

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

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability, resilience, and provides resources for humans.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What are native species?

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Species that naturally occur in a specific area.

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What are non-native species?

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Species that are introduced to an area where they do not naturally occur.