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WorksheetsBiodiversity Basics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to
the same species in a general location
the number of different species in a given area
the number of animal species in a given area
the number of plant species in a given area
A population is
a group of similar species in different areas
a group of the same species in the same geographic area.
a group of several species in the same geographic area
a group of several species along with their abiotic factors in a small area.
High biodiversity removes the predators and parasites in the ecosystem and makes it safer.
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High biodiversity makes the food web more complex and better able to support the most species, even if some populations decrease.
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High biodiversity ensures that many different ecological niches (jobs, roles) are filled, which helps the ecosystem function well.
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High biodiversity makes it more likely that the ecosystem will be able to keep functioning after a disturbance, such as disease or natural disaster.
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High biodiversity is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.
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High biodiversity makes an ecosystem more sustainable because the food web is stronger and organisms perform a wider variety of functions.
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False
