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What does species diversity refer to?
What does species diversity refer to?
Which type of diversity enables a species to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
Which type of diversity enables a species to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
What defines a species?
What defines a species?
Which type of biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an area along with their physical environment?
Which type of biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an area along with their physical environment?
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How does genetic diversity contribute to a species' ability to adapt?
How does genetic diversity contribute to a species' ability to adapt?
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What aspect of biodiversity has changed throughout history?
What aspect of biodiversity has changed throughout history?
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Which factor influences biodiversity distribution on Earth?
Which factor influences biodiversity distribution on Earth?
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What percentage of the Earth's total surface area does South Africa occupy?
What percentage of the Earth's total surface area does South Africa occupy?
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Which of the following biomes is NOT found in South Africa?
Which of the following biomes is NOT found in South Africa?
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How many species of flowering plants are found in South Africa?
How many species of flowering plants are found in South Africa?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conserving biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conserving biodiversity?
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Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?
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How many species of mammals are found in South Africa?
How many species of mammals are found in South Africa?
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Which of the following is an endemic species in South Africa?
Which of the following is an endemic species in South Africa?
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What is the significance of the Karoo and the Cape regions in South Africa?
What is the significance of the Karoo and the Cape regions in South Africa?
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What percentage of the world's known bird, fish, and plant species are housed in South Africa?
What percentage of the world's known bird, fish, and plant species are housed in South Africa?
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Which region in South Africa is highlighted as a critical biodiversity hotspot?
Which region in South Africa is highlighted as a critical biodiversity hotspot?
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How many insect species are documented in South Africa?
How many insect species are documented in South Africa?
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Which of the following biomes is NOT mentioned as present in South Africa?
Which of the following biomes is NOT mentioned as present in South Africa?
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What is the significance of endemic species in an ecosystem?
What is the significance of endemic species in an ecosystem?
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How many mammal species are threatened in the South African region?
How many mammal species are threatened in the South African region?
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What is the primary focus of genetic diversity?
What is the primary focus of genetic diversity?
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Which type of biodiversity includes all the genetic information shared among its members?
Which type of biodiversity includes all the genetic information shared among its members?
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What is the main factor that shapes an ecosystem?
What is the main factor that shapes an ecosystem?
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How does genetic diversity contribute to a species' long-term survival?
How does genetic diversity contribute to a species' long-term survival?
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Which type of biodiversity is influenced by factors such as climate, geography, and the presence of other species?
Which type of biodiversity is influenced by factors such as climate, geography, and the presence of other species?
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What is the primary focus of ecological diversity?
What is the primary focus of ecological diversity?
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Which type of biodiversity is most directly related to the process of evolution?
Which type of biodiversity is most directly related to the process of evolution?
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Which type of diversity is most directly responsible for the evolutionary process?
Which type of diversity is most directly responsible for the evolutionary process?
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Which type of diversity is most directly influenced by the presence of other species?
Which type of diversity is most directly influenced by the presence of other species?
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Which type of diversity includes the gene pool of a species?
Which type of diversity includes the gene pool of a species?
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Which type of diversity is most directly related to the variety of genes within a species?
Which type of diversity is most directly related to the variety of genes within a species?
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Which type of diversity is most directly influenced by the landscape and climate?
Which type of diversity is most directly influenced by the landscape and climate?
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Which type of diversity is most directly related to the ability of a species to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
Which type of diversity is most directly related to the ability of a species to adapt to changing environmental conditions?
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Which type of diversity is most directly related to the landscape, climate, and all the living organisms in that area along with their physical environment?
Which type of diversity is most directly related to the landscape, climate, and all the living organisms in that area along with their physical environment?
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Which species in South Africa is considered both endemic and an indicator species for habitat quality?
Which species in South Africa is considered both endemic and an indicator species for habitat quality?
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Which South African biome is distinguished by its high concentration of succulent plants?
Which South African biome is distinguished by its high concentration of succulent plants?
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Which South African biome is most vulnerable to climate change due to its dependence on specific rainfall patterns?
Which South African biome is most vulnerable to climate change due to its dependence on specific rainfall patterns?
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Which conservation strategy is specifically designed to preserve a representative sample of South Africa's biodiversity?
Which conservation strategy is specifically designed to preserve a representative sample of South Africa's biodiversity?
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Which South African marine ecosystem is most at risk from invasive species due to its unique biodiversity?
Which South African marine ecosystem is most at risk from invasive species due to its unique biodiversity?
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Which South African plant species is considered a keystone species due to its significant role in supporting other species?
Which South African plant species is considered a keystone species due to its significant role in supporting other species?
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Which South African bird species is considered a flagship species for conservation efforts due to its cultural and ecological significance?
Which South African bird species is considered a flagship species for conservation efforts due to its cultural and ecological significance?
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Which South African insect species is considered a keystone species due to its role in pollination and maintaining ecosystem balance?
Which South African insect species is considered a keystone species due to its role in pollination and maintaining ecosystem balance?
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