BIODIVERSITY

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What is biodiversity?

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

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What does high biodiversity indicate?

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High biodiversity indicates a lot of variety of different organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and sustainability?

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Great biodiversity contributes to greater sustainability, as diverse ecosystems are more resilient and can better withstand environmental changes.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living organisms, while abiotic factors are non-living elements in an ecosystem.

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Why is monoculture considered low biodiversity?

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Monoculture, such as a field with many corn plants of the same species, is considered low biodiversity because it lacks variety in species.

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What are some examples of biotic factors?

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Examples of biotic factors include plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What are some examples of abiotic factors?

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Examples of abiotic factors include sunlight, water, temperature, and soil.

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystem health?

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Higher biodiversity generally leads to healthier ecosystems, as it promotes resilience, stability, and productivity.

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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 role do keystone species play in biodiversity?

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Keystone species have a disproportionately large impact on their environment and help maintain the structure of an ecosystem.