Climate Change, Adaptations, and Biodiversity Review

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What has a higher biodiversity: a rainforest or a frozen tundra?

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Rainforest has a higher biodiversity than a frozen tundra.

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What happens to the biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystem as a result of the Great Barrier Reef dying?

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The biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystem decreases.

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Species that can adapt to climate change are more likely to _____________.

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Survive.

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How does human activity contribute to climate change?

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By raising CO2 levels in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution.

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What is the relationship between higher biodiversity and sustainability of life?

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Higher biodiversity leads to more diversity and higher sustainability of life.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time.

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What are some effects of climate change on ecosystems?

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Effects include habitat loss, altered species distribution, and increased extinction rates.

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What is an adaptation in the context of climate change?

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An adaptation is a trait or behavior that helps a species survive in a changing environment.

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Why is the Great Barrier Reef important for biodiversity?

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It provides habitat for a diverse range of marine species.