Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity provides stability and resilience against environmental changes, ensuring that ecosystems can recover from disturbances.

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What happens to populations in an ecosystem when shelter is lost?

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Populations can decrease or die out due to loss of shelter.

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What is the effect of an increase in one species population on others?

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An increase in one species population can lead to a decrease in the populations of other species due to competition for resources.

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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 sunlight affect ecosystems?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, and without it, all living organisms in an ecosystem would eventually die.

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What is an example of a food chain?

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An example of a food chain is: Grass -> Grasshopper -> Frog -> Snake.

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What role do producers play 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 pollution on biodiversity?

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Pollution can harm species, reduce habitat quality, and lead to a decline in biodiversity.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present, leading to a loss of biodiversity.