Biodiversity: Importance and Components
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What does biodiversity typically measure?

  • Variation at genetic, species, and ecosystem level (correct)
  • Variation only at the ecosystem level
  • Variation only at the genetic level
  • Variation only at the species level
  • Why are ecosystems with high biodiversity more resilient to environmental changes?

  • Due to low genetic diversity
  • Due to the number of different species present (correct)
  • Due to the abundance of non-living things
  • Due to the genetic makeup of the species
  • What does low genetic diversity in koalas imply?

  • The population is immune to diseases
  • The population is less likely to be devastated by disease
  • The population can easily be devastated by disease (correct)
  • The population has high species diversity
  • Which ecosystem exhibits high species diversity according to the text?

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

    What does DNA stand for?

    <p>Deoxyribonucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are biotic components of an ecosystem?

    <p>Living things like plants, animals, and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nitrogen fixing bacteria in the soil?

    <p>Converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does deforestation impact water quality?

    <p>Causes changes to water quality due to soil erosion and loss of tree cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of desertification?

    <p>Overgrazing and harmful agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does overharvesting impact marine ecosystems?

    <p>Reduces fish populations and disrupts marine food webs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a keystone species in an ecosystem?

    <p>A species that is critical to the ecosystem, without which the ecosystem is in great danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one direct consequence of introducing invasive species into an ecosystem?

    <p>Disruption of food chains and ecosystems with potential loss of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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