Understanding Biodiversity
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What is one of the key roles of biodiversity highlighted in the text?

  • Biodiversity leads to environmental instability
  • Biodiverse ecosystems tend to be more stable (correct)
  • Biodiversity reduces the cultural value of communities
  • Biodiversity has no impact on human well-being
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ecological service provided by biodiversity?

  • Air pollution increase (correct)
  • Climate regulation
  • Pollination of crops
  • Water purification
  • How can biodiversity contribute to cultural and recreational value?

  • It does not attract ecotourism
  • It reduces economic benefits in biodiversity-rich areas
  • It has no significance for communities
  • It contributes to traditions and aesthetics (correct)
  • Why are rainforests particularly important for scientific and medical discoveries?

    <p>Rainforest species hold genetic material for discoveries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of human activities negatively impacting biodiversity?

    <p>Ecosystem degradation and reduced resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of ecology as a scientific study?

    <p>Understanding interactions between living organisms and their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does genetic diversity refer to?

    <p>The variation in the genetic makeup within a species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of biodiversity is crucial for the adaptability of species to changing environmental conditions?

    <p>Genetic Diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does species diversity encompass?

    <p>The variety and abundance of different species in a habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is high species diversity indicative of a healthy ecosystem?

    <p>It suggests a well-balanced ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of biodiversity?

    <p>Organism Diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does genetic diversity contribute to the survival of populations?

    <p>By allowing species to evolve and adapt to environmental challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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