Genetic and Species Diversity in Biodiversity

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What aspect of biodiversity focuses on the variety and abundance of different species in a particular region or ecosystem?

  • Ecosystem diversity
  • Species diversity (correct)
  • Genetic diversity
  • Environmental diversity

Which type of diversity provides the raw material for natural selection and allows species to respond to environmental changes?

  • Ecosystem diversity
  • Species diversity
  • Cultural diversity
  • Genetic diversity (correct)

How does biodiversity contribute to resilience in the face of environmental changes?

  • By regulating interactions between species (correct)
  • By decreasing genetic diversity
  • By reducing species richness
  • By increasing ecosystem diversity

Which industries rely on biodiversity for resources and services according to the text?

<p>Agriculture and medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is genetic diversity crucial for the evolution of species over time?

<p>To provide raw material for natural selection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ecosystem diversity relate to within a geographical area?

<p>Number of different ecosystems present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the collective plant life in a specific region, habitat, or period?

<p>Flora (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of flora has evolved and adapted to local environmental conditions?

<p>Endemic flora (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do botanists and ecologists aim to achieve through conducting floral surveys and inventories?

<p>Documenting plant species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of floral ecology involves examining the interactions between plants and which of the following?

<p>Pollinators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of floral conservation efforts?

<p>Protecting endangered plant species (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the flora discussed in the text?

<p>Mammals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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