Biodiversity

A species that holds ecosystems together and influences the survival of many other species.

• invasive species

• keystone species

• foundational species

• indicator species

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A species that builds and models ecosystems for themselves and other organisms.

• invasive species

• keystone species

• foundational species

• indicator species

A species that is very sensitive to changes in the ecosystem.

• invasive species

• keystone species

• foundational species

• indicator species

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A non-native species that causes damage to the ecosystem.

• invasive species

• keystone species

• foundational species

• indicator species

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What is the term used to describe the benefits humans receive from ecosystems?

• ecosystems services

• ecological restoration

• sustainability

• biodiversity

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Maintaining a clean water supply would be an example of which type of ecosystem service?

• provisional service

• supporting service

• regulating service

• cultural service

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Biodiversity is the number and variety of ______ in a given area.

• organisms

• species

• genes

• communities

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A person enjoying a hike is an example of which type of ecosystem service?

• provisional service

• supporting service

• regulating service

• cultural service

The images show the types of organisms that live in three different ecosystems. Which ecosystem below has the HIGHEST biodiversity?

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Currently, the population of many species of sharks are declining due to overfishing. If sharks go extinct, will this affect the biodiversity of the ocean?

• No, sharks are not important.
• No, sharks will only affect the seal populations.
• Yes, it will disrupt the entire food web in the ocean.

• Yes, but only a little.

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