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Importance of Biodiversity in Ecosystems

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Importance of Biodiversity in Ecosystems

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What is the purpose of a scientific naming system?

To group organisms into kingdoms

To describe the characteristics of an organism

To provide a unique identifier for a species worldwide (correct)

To give a common name to a species

Why do habitats with many different species have greater biodiversity?

Because they have more unique characteristics

Because they have more species that depend on one another (correct)

Because they have more organisms

Because they have a more complex classification system

What is the main advantage of using scientific names over common names?

Scientific names are easier to pronounce

Scientific names are less confusing and more universally agreed upon (correct)

Scientific names are more widely used

Scientific names are more descriptive

What is the smallest grouping of organisms in a classification system?

Species Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to preserve biodiversity?

Because organisms depend on one another Signup and view all the answers

How many groups do dandelions belong to in the classification system?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes animal cells from plant cells?

Absence of cell walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that flowering plants and conifers have in common?

Having xylem tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for cells that have no nucleus?

Prokaryotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classification in biology?

To group organisms based on their characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the kingdom that includes flowering plants and conifers?

Plants Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which plants make their own food?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to other organisms in a habitat if one organism becomes extinct?

They may become extinct too Signup and view all the answers

Why is preserving biodiversity important in areas prone to disasters?

It helps the area recover faster Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to the soil if plants that hold it together are no longer present?

It dries up and turns to dust Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific name for bluebells found in England?

Not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

Why should biodiversity be preserved?

To preserve potentially useful substances Signup and view all the answers

Why is classification useful for scientists who want to see how the biodiversity in an area is changing?

It helps them track changes in biodiversity Signup and view all the answers