Unit 2 - Section 3

which of these is not an example of biodiversity?

• genetic

• species

• ecosystem

• aquatic

ecosystems are like __________________

• machines

• the body

• systems

• organisms

a biodiversity hotspot is an area that is rich in biodiversity but is threatened by human activity

• true

• false

which of these is not an example of the importance of biodiversity?

• fighting off disease(s)

• population control

• rearranging food chains

• human dependency

what is the term for the industry of beekeeping?

• agriculture

• apiculture

• honey harvesting

• beekeeping

biodiversity allows ecosystem allows them to handle ___________

• stress

• human activity

• pollution

• resources

coral reefs are the most diverse marine ecosystem in the world

• true

• false

which two threats to coral reefs were discussed?

• high temperatures, acidification

• high temperatures, bleaching

• acidification, high carbon dioxide

• coastal degredation, high fishing

flowering plants depend on pollinators to ____________________

• evolve

• reproduce

• find food

• fight diseases

which of these is not a threat to bees?

• industrial agriculture

• air pollution

• pesticides

• heavy metals