Exploring Ecosystems and Biodiversity with Bill Nye

What is an ecosystem made up of?

• Only living things like plants and animals

• Only nonliving things like water and rocks

• Both living and nonliving components

• Only humans and animals

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Why is biodiversity important for an ecosystem?

• It makes the ecosystem look more beautiful

• It reduces the number of species in an ecosystem

• It ensures the ecosystem can recover from disasters

• It has no impact on the ecosystem's health

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How do human activities affect ecosystems?

• They have no effect on ecosystems

• They always improve the ecosystem's health

• They can disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems

• They increase biodiversity automatically

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What role do humans play in managing ecosystems?

• Humans should increase their use of natural resources

• Humans must carefully manage their impact on ecosystems

• Humans have no role in ecosystems

• Humans are the only important part of ecosystems

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What can individuals do to support biodiversity in their own backyard?

• Remove all plants and animals

• Build a bird shelf to support local birds

• Build structures that harm wildlife

• Use lots of fertilizers

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What happens to the ecosystem when we spread out schools and businesses?

• It becomes more diverse

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes larger

• It becomes less diverse

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What role do dead trees play in an ecosystem?

• They have no role

• They decrease biodiversity

• They pollute the environment

• They provide a place for moss and lichen to grow

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What should you not put in storm drains to protect ecosystems?

• Water

• Leaves

• Oil and gas

• Air

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Why is it important to maintain a diverse ecosystem?

• To make ecosystems smaller

• To ensure the survival of various species

• To support more human activities

• To increase pollution

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What can individuals do to help preserve biodiversity?

• Spread out schools and businesses

• Plant trees and recycle materials

• Increase use of pesticides

• Build more roads

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