Biodiversity and Protection of Pollinators Case Study
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What is biodiversity?

  • Variety of habitats within an ecosystem
  • The transfer of pollen from one plant to another
  • Variety of life (correct)
  • Genetic diversity

    • What is genetic diversity?

  • The transfer of pollen from one plant to another
  • Variety of habitats within an ecosystem
  • Variety of life
  • Differences and similarities among living organisms (correct)

    • Why is biodiversity important?

  • To transfer pollen from one plant to another
  • To encourage lots of variety of life
  • To provide ecological services
  • To provide a variety of foods and resources (correct)

    • What is pollination?

    <p>The transfer of pollen from one plant to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ecological service?

    <p>An action performed by organisms that benefits other organisms or the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of different kinds of bees on Earth?

    <p>20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the pollinators?

    <p>Different groups of animals, including insects and birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of all plants flower and benefit from pollinator-assisted pollination?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the produce we depend on came from pollinator-assisted pollination?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested method to control pests without using pesticides?

    <p>Plant diverse plants and disturb the soil less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the struggling of pollinators as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Excessive use of insecticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to support biodiversity below the ground as per the text?

    <p>Keep living roots in the soil and plant diverse plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pesticide targets insects?

    <p>Insecticides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to put back in order to support biodiversity above the ground?

    <p>Pesticide-free bushes and trees along with bird, bat, and bee houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plants should be planted to provide food and shelter for animals?

    <p>Organic fruit-producing plants and organic native wildflowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do 90% of all plants flower and benefit from pollinator-assisted pollination?

    <p>Because it ensures genetic diversity in offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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