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What is biodiversity?

The variety of species on Earth (correct)

The number of different types of rocks in a specific area

The amount of land available for farming

The number of people living in a specific area

What does Simpson's index of diversity measure?

The number of people living in a specific area

The amount of land available for farming

The variety of species on Earth (correct)

The level of pollution in an ecosystem

What does a low index of diversity suggest?

A hostile environment (correct)

An increase in the number of exotic species

An increase in the genetic variability of a population

A more stable ecosystem with more successful species and ecological niches

What are some threats to biodiversity?

Habitat loss, overexploitation, and introduction of exotic species Signup and view all the answers

Why is genetic variability important for biodiversity?

It helps populations adapt to environmental changes Signup and view all the answers

What effect do Rhododendron bushes have on biodiversity?

They prevent other plants from growing and dominate the area, leading to low index of diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of high biodiversity?

A tropical rainforest ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biodiversity is the variety of species on Earth
It includes species richness, abundance, genetic and ecological variability
Simpson's index of diversity is a measure of an ecosystem's biodiversity
A low index of diversity suggests few successful species dominating or a hostile environment
A high index of diversity suggests a more stable ecosystem with more successful species and ecological niches
Humans have influenced the environment more than any other species
Habitat loss, overexploitation, and introduction of exotic species are some of the threats to biodiversity
Genetic variability is important for biodiversity as it helps populations adapt to environmental changes
Rhododendron bushes prevent other plants from growing and dominate the area, leading to low index of diversity
Tropical rainforests are an example of high biodiversity.

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This quiz will test your knowledge of biodiversity, the variety of species on Earth. Learn about the different factors that contribute to biodiversity, including species richness, abundance, genetic and ecological variability. Discover the Simpson's index of diversity, a measure of an ecosystem's biodiversity, and what a low or high index suggests about the ecosystem. Explore the threats to biodiversity, such as habitat loss, overexploitation, and introduction of exotic species, and why genetic variability is important for biodiversity. Test your understanding of these