Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of different species of organisms (plants and animals) living in the same area.

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How does deforestation impact biodiversity?

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Deforestation reduces habitat for many species, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living components.

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What type of biodiversity is shown by a soccer field made of one type of grass?

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A soccer field made of one type of grass shows low or poor biodiversity.

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Which habitat is likely to have the highest biodiversity?

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Typically, tropical rainforests or coral reefs have the highest biodiversity.

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What are the three levels of biodiversity?

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The three levels of biodiversity are genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.

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What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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An example of a biotic factor is plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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What is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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An example of an abiotic factor is sunlight, temperature, water, and soil.

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How can human activities threaten biodiversity?

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Human activities such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change threaten biodiversity.