Biodiversity and Conservation Lesson ESOL Flint M.

What is BIODIVERSITY?

• many different species living in an area

• few species living in an area

• Many organisms of the same species in many areas

• Few organisms of the same species in many areas

Answer explanation

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular area, encompassing many different species. This is why the correct answer is 'many different species living in an area', highlighting the richness of ecosystems.

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Which biome do you believe has the HIGHEST biodiversity?

• the Tropical Desert

• the Tropical Rainforest

• the Polar Tundra

• the Temperate Grasslands

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Explain why you think this biome would have MORE biodiversity than the others.

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What does the prefix "-bio" mean?

• life

• variety

• to make

• energy

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A (a)   has MORE biodiversity than grasslands because it has many organisms like trees, shrubs, ferns, and bushes.

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If there is more variety of species (plants and animals) in the environment,

• biodiversity will decrease

• biodiversity will increase

• biodiversity will stay the same

• ecosystems will be destroyed

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Areas with "abundant" resources, like sun and water, have higher biodiversity.

What does the word "abundant" mean?

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Antarctica has "limited" biodiversity compared to the coral reefs.

What does the word "limited" mean?

• less

• equal

• more

• infinite

Select the elements that cause harm to biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Sustainable means

• We have a large number of resources that we can use all the time

• We have a small number of resources that we must use before they run out

• We can use the resources for a long time without damaging the planet

• We can look for new resources in other countries because the USA is rich.

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