Biodiversity

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What is a population?

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A group of the same species in the same geographic area.

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Which biome is known for having the highest biodiversity?

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Rainforest

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Because all species depend on each other to survive, so if one becomes extinct, another species that relies on it could go extinct as well.

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What does the root 'diversity' mean?

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Variety.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is an example of a desert biome?

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The Sahara Desert.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is an example of a keystone species?

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Sea otters, which help maintain the balance of kelp forest ecosystems.