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?

Rainforest species hold genetic material for discoveries Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of human activities negatively impacting biodiversity?

Ecosystem degradation and reduced resilience Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of ecology as a scientific study?

Understanding interactions between living organisms and their environment Signup and view all the answers

What does genetic diversity refer to?

The variation in the genetic makeup within a species Signup and view all the answers

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

Genetic Diversity Signup and view all the answers

What does species diversity encompass?

The variety and abundance of different species in a habitat Signup and view all the answers

Why is high species diversity indicative of a healthy ecosystem?

It suggests a well-balanced ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

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

Organism Diversity Signup and view all the answers

How does genetic diversity contribute to the survival of populations?

By allowing species to evolve and adapt to environmental challenges Signup and view all the answers

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

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ecological service provided by biodiversity?

How can biodiversity contribute to cultural and recreational value?

Why are rainforests particularly important for scientific and medical discoveries?

What is a consequence of human activities negatively impacting biodiversity?

What is the focus of ecology as a scientific study?

What does genetic diversity refer to?

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

What does species diversity encompass?

Why is high species diversity indicative of a healthy ecosystem?

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

How does genetic diversity contribute to the survival of populations?

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