Biodiversity

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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Why is high biodiversity important for sustainability?

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High biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, allowing it to withstand environmental changes and disturbances, ensuring the survival of various species.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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Abiotic factors are non-living chemical and physical parts of the environment that affect living organisms, such as water, sunlight, temperature, and minerals.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor.

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Water is an example of an abiotic factor.

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What does it mean if an area has low biodiversity?

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An area with low biodiversity has few different species, which can make it more vulnerable to changes and less resilient to environmental stress.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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How does biodiversity affect food webs?

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Higher biodiversity in food webs means more species interactions, which can lead to greater stability and resilience against changes.

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What is the difference between rich and poor biodiversity?

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Rich biodiversity means a high number of different species, while poor biodiversity indicates a dominance of few species, often leading to ecological vulnerability.

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What is an example of a consequence of low biodiversity?

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If a key species in a low biodiversity ecosystem dies, it can lead to the collapse of the entire food web.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which is crucial for adaptability and survival.