HE_Biodiversity and Science_V1

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• The total number of species present on Earth

• The diversity of species in an ecosystem

• The diversity of ecosystems on Earth

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When did the term biodiversity come into common usage?

• In the 1980s

• In the 1960s

• In the 1990s

• In the 1970s

How many species have been described and classified by scientists?

• 8.7 million

• 2 million

• 14% of terrestrial species and 9% of those from marine environments

• All species on the planet

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What is the role of biodiversity in ecosystem balance?

• It has no effect on ecosystem balance

• It is critical for maintaining overall ecosystem balance

• It is not important for ecosystem balance

• It only affects certain ecosystems

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What happens to ecosystems when keystone species are lost?

• They become more resilient

• They become more diverse

• They become less dependent on other species

• They collapse and lose stability

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What is the relationship between biodiversity and resilience?

• Biodiversity decreases resilience

• Biodiversity increases resilience

• Biodiversity is not related to resilience

• Biodiversity has no effect on resilience

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What are provisioning services in relation to biodiversity?

• Functions carried out by ecosystems that modulate climate, decompose waste, filter water, and pollinate plants

• Educational, recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual contributions

• Goods that directly benefit people

• Processes of nature essential to the functioning of the ecosystem

What are supporting services in relation to biodiversity?

• Processes of nature essential to the functioning of the ecosystem

• Goods that directly benefit people

• Educational, recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual contributions

• Functions carried out by ecosystems that modulate climate, decompose waste, filter water, and pollinate plants

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What are cultural services in relation to biodiversity?

• Educational, recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual contributions

• Goods that directly benefit people

• Processes of nature essential to the functioning of the ecosystem

• Functions carried out by ecosystems that modulate climate, decompose waste, filter water, and pollinate plants

What are regulating services in relation to biodiversity?

• Educational, recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual contributions

• Goods that directly benefit people

• Functions carried out by ecosystems that modulate climate, decompose waste, filter water, and pollinate plants

• Processes of nature essential to the functioning of the ecosystem

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