DAy 12-Biodiversity and Sustainability

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

• The total number of species in a specific area.

• The genetic differences within a species.

• The number of ecosystems in a geographical region.

What are biotic factors?

• Factors that are LIVING and USED-TO-BE-LIVING in an ecosystem.

• Non-living components of an ecosystem.

• Factors that are only LIVING in an ecosystem.

• Elements that do not interact with living organisms.

What is sustainability?

• The ability of an ecosystem to maintain its full functions and properties over long periods of time even through times of stress or disturbance on the ecosystem.

• The practice of using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.

• A method of farming that focuses solely on maximizing crop yield without regard for environmental impact.

• The process of recycling materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

What is ecological balance?

• A state where the ecosystem remains stable and sustainable over time.

• A condition where species are evenly distributed across the environment.

• A situation where human activities have no impact on nature.

• A phase where ecosystems are constantly changing and adapting.

What is the relationship between biodiversity and sustainability?

• Increased biodiversity leads to increased sustainability.

• Biodiversity has no impact on sustainability.

• Sustainability decreases with increased biodiversity.

• Biodiversity and sustainability are unrelated.

Give examples of biotic factors.

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and air

• Plants, animals, bacteria, fungi

• Temperature and sunlight

What is an ecosystem?

• A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

• A type of climate zone characterized by specific weather patterns.

• A group of unrelated species living in the same area.

• A method of farming that uses technology to enhance crop production.

What is a food chain?

• A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

• A complex network of food webs that includes multiple species.

• A diagram that shows the population of different species in an ecosystem.

• A method of cooking food that involves layering ingredients.

What is an invasive species?

• A species that is native to a particular habitat.

• A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to the ecosystem.

• A species that is endangered and protected by law.

• A species that has no natural predators in its environment.

What is a food web?

• A simple linear sequence of organisms that eat each other.

• A complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

• A type of food chain that only includes plants.

• A diagram that shows the energy flow in a single species.