Exploring Biodiversity: Species and Ecosystem Diversity

Exploring Biodiversity: Species and Ecosystem Diversity

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Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explores biodiversity, focusing on species diversity, which includes species richness and abundance. It highlights the vast diversity of species in the United States, including mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, and plants. The tutorial also discusses ecosystem diversity, emphasizing the interactions between living and non-living elements that create complex environments. The importance of biodiversity in maintaining planetary health is underscored. The video concludes with review questions to reinforce key concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term describes the number of different species living in a specific area?

Species habitats

Species numeration

Species richness

Species differentiation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number of individuals of each species in a community defined?

Individuality

None of the above

Species sameness

Species abundance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many species are estimated to exist on Earth?

1,000,000

8.7 million

3.5 million

5 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a category of species mentioned in the US biodiversity section?

Birds

Reptiles

Mammals

Invertebrates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary factor that contributes to the United States' vast biodiversity?

Its varied ecosystems

Its historical landmarks

Its large population

Its technological advancements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do oceans play in ecosystem diversity?

They provide habitats for land animals

They stabilize climates

They increase land temperatures

They reduce biodiversity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is biodiversity important for our planet?

It reduces the need for conservation

It maintains ecological balance

It simplifies ecosystems

It increases the number of species