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What does the term biodiversity refer to?
What does the term biodiversity refer to?
- Variety of habitats only
- Variety of ecosystems formed by plants and animals
- Variety of life on Earth at all levels (correct)
- Variety of genetic characteristics within a species
At which level can biodiversity be observed in terms of the variety of species in a given area?
At which level can biodiversity be observed in terms of the variety of species in a given area?
- Living communities
- Habitats
- Genetic characteristics within a species
- Ecosystems (correct)
Why is biodiversity considered a global issue?
Why is biodiversity considered a global issue?
- It only affects recreational activities worldwide
- Human activities like pollution do not impact biodiversity globally
- The alarming decline due to human activities poses threats to ecosystems globally (correct)
- Loss of any species does not affect ecosystem functioning
In what way does biodiversity support human needs according to the text?
In what way does biodiversity support human needs according to the text?
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What is the consequence of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?
What is the consequence of high biodiversity in an ecosystem?
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What is the main reason why loss of biodiversity undermines ecosystems?
What is the main reason why loss of biodiversity undermines ecosystems?
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Which method is NOT used by scientists to measure biodiversity?
Which method is NOT used by scientists to measure biodiversity?
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What is the purpose of captive breeding and seed banks in biodiversity conservation?
What is the purpose of captive breeding and seed banks in biodiversity conservation?
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What does alpha diversity measure in terms of biodiversity?
What does alpha diversity measure in terms of biodiversity?
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Which ecosystem is believed to have the highest biodiversity?
Which ecosystem is believed to have the highest biodiversity?
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