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What is the importance of genetic variability in a species?
What is the importance of genetic variability in a species?
- It increases the vulnerability of a species to diseases
- It is essential for maintaining a healthy breeding population (correct)
- It ensures the extinction of a species
- It reduces the number of species in an ecosystem
What is the term for the diversity of genes within a species?
What is the term for the diversity of genes within a species?
- Ecosystem Diversity
- Genetic Diversity (correct)
- Species Diversity
- Ecological Diversity
Which of the following is an ecosystem service?
Which of the following is an ecosystem service?
- Pollination (correct)
- Predation
- Decomposition
- Photosynthesis
What is the term for the number of different species of plants and animals in a region?
What is the term for the number of different species of plants and animals in a region?
What is the term for the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem?
What is the term for the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem?
What is the term for the role of natural enemies in controlling diseases?
What is the term for the role of natural enemies in controlling diseases?
What percentage of animal protein consumed worldwide comes from fish and other marine animals?
What percentage of animal protein consumed worldwide comes from fish and other marine animals?
What is the estimated annual value of fish and other marine animals consumed worldwide?
What is the estimated annual value of fish and other marine animals consumed worldwide?
What is the main benefit of having a diverse range of species in an ecosystem?
What is the main benefit of having a diverse range of species in an ecosystem?
What is a major threat to biodiversity?
What is a major threat to biodiversity?
What is the role of healthy pollinators in crop production?
What is the role of healthy pollinators in crop production?
What is the estimated number of plant species that are cultivated or harvested from the wild?
What is the estimated number of plant species that are cultivated or harvested from the wild?
What is a major consequence of increasing population growth?
What is a major consequence of increasing population growth?
What is the term for a species that is exclusively native to a particular place or biota?
What is the term for a species that is exclusively native to a particular place or biota?
What is the scientific study of how humans impact organisms and the development of ways to protect biological diversity?
What is the scientific study of how humans impact organisms and the development of ways to protect biological diversity?
Which country has the highest number of endemic species per unit area of habitat, after Madagascar?
Which country has the highest number of endemic species per unit area of habitat, after Madagascar?
What is the term for a species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, or other human activities?
What is the term for a species that is at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, or other human activities?
What is the term for regions that experience an alarming rate of destruction of important natural resources that harbor biodiverse organisms?
What is the term for regions that experience an alarming rate of destruction of important natural resources that harbor biodiverse organisms?
