Species Richness

Which habitat has the highest species richness?

• A

• B

• C

• More information is needed

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A community with a high species diversity would have which of the following characteristics?

• High richness and high evenness

• High richness and low evenness

• Low richness and high evenness

Which biome is more biodiverse?

• Desert

• Sand

• Tundra

• Rainforest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which community clearly has low species evenness?

• Community 1

• Community 2

• Community 3

• Community 4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which community has the highest abundance of species A?

• Community A

• Community B

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The table lists the number of individuals of each species found within four field communities. Which community is most diverse overall?

• Community 1

• Community 2

• Community 3

• Community 4

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A measure of both species richness and relative number of species.

• Species diversity

• Species richness

• Biodiversity

• Keystone species

Which of the following best defines species richness?

• The number of different species in a given area

• The abundance of individuals within each species

• The interaction between different species

• The genetic variation within a species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the primary factor that contributes to high species richness in tropical rainforests?

• High levels of sunlight and rainfall

• Low levels of competition

• High altitude

• Proximity to the poles

Which of the following ecosystems is likely to have the highest species richness?

• Coral reefs

• Deserts

• Tundras

• Urban areas

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5