10 Questions
Which of the following best describes biodiversity?
The variety and variability of life on Earth
Where is biodiversity usually greater?
In the tropics
Where is marine biodiversity usually higher?
Along coasts in the Western Pacific
Which ecosystems cover less than 10% of Earth's surface but contain about 90% of the world's species?
Tropical forest ecosystems
What is a primary factor that may slow down the increase in biodiversity in the future?
Deforestation
Which level does biodiversity measure variation at?
All of the above
Where is marine biodiversity usually higher?
Along coasts in the Western Pacific
What is the primary result of deforestation that will likely slow down the increase in biodiversity in the future?
Decrease in ecosystem diversity
Where is biodiversity usually greater?
In the tropics
Which ecosystems cover less than 10% of Earth's surface but contain about 90% of the world's species?
Tropical forest ecosystems
Test your knowledge on biodiversity and explore the variety of life on Earth. Discover the importance of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity while uncovering the uneven distribution of biodiversity across the planet.
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