Biodiversity

Ecosystems with high biodiversity have a more complex food web that can support many species, even in times when some populations decrease.

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Areas with high biodiversity have many different ecological niches (jobs, roles) to be filled, which helps the ecosystem function well and remain stable.

• True

• False

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Ecosystems with high biodiversity have no predators or parasites, which makes them safer for all animals.

• True

• False

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Ecosystems with high biodiversity are more likely to keep functioning after a disturbance, such as disease or natural disaster.

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• False

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Ecosystems with high biodiversity are more sustainable, because organisms perform a wider variety of functions and the food web is strong.

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• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In ecosystems with high biodiversity, organisms from different species frequently mate and create new species.

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• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A stable ecosystem typically has high biodiversity.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Ecosystems with high biodiversity usually have no diseases that could harm plants or animals.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In ecosystems with high biodiversity, individual organisms often modify their body parts to adapt and survive in the environment.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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