Unit 2: Biodiversity

Unit 2: Biodiversity

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

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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 diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

2.

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What is primary succession?

Back

Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption, leading to the establishment of a biological community.

3.

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What is secondary succession?

Back

Secondary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact, such as after a forest fire.

4.

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Front

What are ecosystem services?

Back

Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetic biodiversity?

Back

Genetic biodiversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which contributes to the adaptability and resilience of populations.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is habitat diversity?

Back

Habitat diversity is the range of different habitats in a particular area, which supports a variety of species.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bottleneck effect?

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The bottleneck effect occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.

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