Q2U3: Biodiversity

Q2U3: Biodiversity

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Why do you think there seems to be a higher number of "smaller" species (insects, fungi, etc) compared to "larger" species (vertebrates)? HINT: Pyramid of Biomass

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What are some examples of genetic diversity that you have seen?

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What type of species is a crucial part of an ecosystem?

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Do you think we could currently be experiencing a species extinction in the marine ecosystems? (Use CER Format!)

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Can you think of a population that isn't likely to become extinct? What about a species that is at risk of becoming extinct?

Multiple Select

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Name an invasive species that lives in Louisiana. (select all that apply)

• Nutria

• Asian Tiger Mosquito

• Water Hyacinth

• Kudzu

• Zebra Mussel

Multiple Choice

THINK ABOUT IT: How did the DDT pollution reach the eagle in the first place?

• eagle ingested the DDT directly

• bioaccumulation in organisms it consumed

• biomagnification through the food chain

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THINK ABOUT IT: If you were to use ONE word to describe WHY the DDT had a detrimental effect on the eagle population, what would it be?

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What resources do humans use that could negatively affect biodiversity throughout the world? (List as many as you can)

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What would you expect the number of endemic species to be in the tropical rainforest?

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If 70% of original natural vegetation has been lost in these hotspots, how has it affected the population of other organisms in these areas? (CER format!)

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Are there any areas in the United States that are high in biodiversity that are at risk of a decrease in that biodiversity due to H.I.P.P.O.? Explain your answer.

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How would YOU combat the loss of biodiversity in the United States and globally?