Biodiversity

Which is NOT a part of an area's overall biodiversity?

• Ecosystem Biodiversity

• Genetic Biodiversity

• Evolution Biodiversity

• Species Biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is a subspecies?

• Similar animals from different families

• Differing characteristics among the same species occupying different areas

• Separate species, cannot interbreed

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Describes differences in DNA among individuals of a population or species.

• Subspecies

• Genetic Isolation

• Species Diversity

• Genetic Diversity

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Provides the raw material for adaptations to local conditions.

• Population Ecology

• Speciation

• Genetic Diversity

• Species Diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Species are evenly distributed among taxonomic groups.

• True

• False

Biodiversity is greater

• Near the poles

• In the Tundra

• In the desert

• Near the equator

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is NOT a reason that species estimates vary so much.

• Some areas remain unexplored

• Many species are very tiny, and therefore overlooked.

• Not enough scientist to explore

• Many organisms are difficult to identify

What is latitudinal gradient?

• A global pattern of species richness that changes with latitude

• A specific area on the globe

• Where all species originate from

• Describes taxonomic groups

Select all of the correct answers that indicate ecological services provided by biodiversity.

• Purification of air and water

• Decomposition of wastes

• Trash services

• Control of pests

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Extinction of a single species can effect the functioning of an ecosystem.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4