Biodiversity

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When there is higher biodiversity

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there is more diversity and higher sustainability of life.

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A small marine area has phytoplankton as its only producer.  Should the marine biologist be concerned about this ecosystem?

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Yes, this ecosystem has low biodiversity.  Without a producer the herbivores will die out leaving no food.

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How do biodiversity and sustainability work together?

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The higher the biodiversity, the greater the sustainability.

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High biodiversity is

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having a lot of variety of different organisms.

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This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.

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low

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This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.

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high

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This picture is a great example of ____________ biodiversity.

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high

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In which biome would you find an animal that has padding on its feet, white fur? Options: Desert, Tundra, Forest, Savannah

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Tundra

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An organism has
* long legs
* no fur on its belly
* hunts at night (nocturnal)
In what biome would we find this organism?

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Grassland

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This organism has a special adaptation that allows it to absorb oxygen. Where would you see this organism? Options: Desert, where there is little water and hot temperatures., Tundra, where the animal lives at high altitudes and there is less breathable oxygen., Marine, Salt water or fresh water where the oxygen must be absorbed from the water., All organisms have this adaptation.

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Marine, Salt water or fresh water where the oxygen must be absorbed from the water.