18 Questions
What is the importance of genetic variability in a species?
It is essential for maintaining a healthy breeding population
What is the term for the diversity of genes within a species?
Genetic Diversity
Which of the following is an ecosystem service?
Pollination
What is the term for the number of different species of plants and animals in a region?
Species Diversity
What is the term for the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem?
Biodiversity
What is the term for the role of natural enemies in controlling diseases?
Disease Control
What percentage of animal protein consumed worldwide comes from fish and other marine animals?
20%
What is the estimated annual value of fish and other marine animals consumed worldwide?
$50-$100 billion
What is the main benefit of having a diverse range of species in an ecosystem?
It provides essential goods and services for human well-being
What is a major threat to biodiversity?
Habitat destruction and fragmentation
What is the role of healthy pollinators in crop production?
They are essential for the production of more than a third of the world's crops
What is the estimated number of plant species that are cultivated or harvested from the wild?
More than 7000
What is a major consequence of increasing population growth?
Habitat loss and pollution
What is the term for a species that is exclusively native to a particular place or biota?
Endemic species
What is the scientific study of how humans impact organisms and the development of ways to protect biological diversity?
Conservation biology
Which country has the highest number of endemic species per unit area of habitat, after Madagascar?
Philippines
What is the term for a species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, or other human activities?
Endangered species
What is the term for regions that experience an alarming rate of destruction of important natural resources that harbor biodiverse organisms?
Biodiversity hotspots
Learn about the different types of organisms in an ecosystem, including omnivores, carnivores, and decomposers, and how they interact through food chains and webs. Also, explore the concept of biodiversity.
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