10th Grade Science Module 8: Biodiversity and Stability

The variety of different species within a given ecosystem.

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to survive.

The likelihood that organisms will continue to exist in changing conditions.

Biodiversity contributes to the stability and resilience of ecosystems against changes.

Efforts made to protect and preserve the variety of life on Earth.

A tool to measure prior knowledge before starting a new module.

Evaluating one's learning and understanding after completing activities.

Seeking assistance when unclear about concepts or activities in learning.

A survival strategy where animals sleep through cold weather to conserve energy.

The seasonal movement of animals from one location to another for warmth and resources.

Behaviors acquired through interaction with the environment, not inherited genetically.

The variety of different species in a specific area, contributing to ecosystem health.

A measure of the number of different species present in a given area.

The relative abundance of different species within a community.

The ability of an ecosystem to maintain its functions and structure in the face of disturbances.

The process by which trees use carbon dioxide to create food using sunlight.

A gas that trees absorb during photosynthesis.

Trees help in converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, supporting life on Earth.

Sunlight provides the energy needed for trees to perform photosynthesis.

Trees play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance and providing oxygen.

Adaptations can be physical or behavioral strategies for survival.

A strategy where animals blend into their environment to avoid detection.

Imitating traits of other species to fool predators and enhance survival.

Seasonal movement of birds to find food and avoid predators.

Benefits derived from using products like food and medicines directly.

Benefits produced by organisms without direct usage, such as ecosystem services.

An area with a high level of biodiversity that faces severe threats.

Destructive activities like pollution and overfishing that threaten ecosystems.

An ecosystem that is resilient and can withstand environmental changes.

When the population sizes of species are not similar, leading to imbalance.

The likelihood of an ecosystem enduring over time, influenced by its diversity.

Ecosystems with few species, possibly dominated by one or two types.

Ecosystems that support a wide variety of species due to favorable conditions.

The inappropriate or careless disposal of waste materials.

Converting agricultural lands into urban areas or commercial spaces.

Fishing practices that harm marine ecosystems, like using dynamites.

The act of incinerating plastic, releasing harmful toxins.

The use of chemical fertilizers instead of natural alternatives in farming.

A fishing technique that damages coral reefs to catch fish.

Forests that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Actions that society can take to protect and conserve fish populations.