Maintaining Biodiversity

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their environment.

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What does it mean when an organism is extinct?

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An organism is extinct when there are no more left on Earth.

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What are bioindicators?

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Bioindicators are organisms that can be used as warning signals for changes in an ecosystem.

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What are keystone species?

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Keystone species are important to ecosystems, and many ecosystems would collapse without them.

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What are national parks?

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National parks are protected lands in the United States that preserve ecosystems and 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.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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Biodiversity is important because it helps ecosystems function effectively and provides resources for humans.

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is a species that is at risk of extinction.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives.