Biodiversity

Define species diversity

• a variety of genes and traits within a species

• a variety of ecosystems in a given area

• system made up of all the living and nonliving things in a given area

• a variety of species in an ecosystem

The more different types of organisms and the more relationships that can occur between organisms the greater the...

• Species Diversity

• Genetic Diversity

• Ecosystem Diversity

The greater the ____________________, the more likely a species is to survive changes to their environment

• Genetic Diversity

• Species Diversity

• Ecosystem Diversity

Greater ____________________ means there are more habitats to support different types of organisms.

• Ecosystem Diversity

• Species Diversity

• Genetic Diversity

Which statement best describes an example of high biodiversity?

• A pond ecosystem is populated by a single species of frogs

• A state park that includes multiple forest and freshwater ecosystems with many different species of fish, birds and frogs in a variety of colors

• A desert ecosystem is populated by organ pipe cacti, camels, and armadillo lizards

What does the root "bio" mean...

• living

• nonliving

• toxic

• variety

High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

• True

• False

What does the root "diversity" mean...

• living

• nonliving

• toxic

• variety

Which ecosystem is more likely to survive a change in the environment?

• One with High biodiversity

• One with Low biodiversity

The level of biodiversity that involves a variety of habitats is _____ diversity.

• ecosystem

• population

• genetic

• species