Adaptations and Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

• The diverse biomes on Earth

• The different types of habitats

• The measure of the variety of organisms that exist in a community

• The different types of adaptations

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Why is biodiversity important?

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When an organisms environment changes, it must _____ or face extinction.

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Adaptations can be physical, as well as behavioral. Select all that apply to the term "adaptations".

• Poison dart frogs developing poison to scare away predators

• Adults learning how to play tennis

• Babies learning how to talk

• Polar bears with thick fur adjust to cold weather

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How do you think humans are affecting biodiversity?

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We can maintain biodiversity by protecting _____

• Crops

• Universities

• Supermarkets

• Habitats

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Diversity is important in animal populations because...

• The different traits in the animals help the population survive environmental changes

• Diverse animal populations means a diverse selection of meat for humans to eat

• The more animals there are, the more options we as humans have for pets

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What do you think causes animals to be labelled as "endangered"?

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Ocean plastic is helpful for the marine life environment.

• True

• False

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