Biodiversity

Question 1

Biodiversity def=

Answer 1

• Diversity of biological life

Question 2

There are 3 types of biodiversity:

Answer 2

1. Species diversity
2. Genetic diversity
3. Ecosystem diversity

Question 3

Ecosystem diversity def=

Answer 3

• All communities of living organisms co-existing within non-living (abiotic) environments
• Different ecosystems within a landscape
• Each ecosystem has its own function and set of ecosystem services

Question 4

Ecosystem diversity eg

Answer 4

• lakes
• oceans
• deserts
• mountains ranges

Question 5

Species diversity def=

Answer 5

• the different varieties of living organisms that exist on earth
• Each species play a role in

Question 6

Species diversity egs

Answer 6

• Insects
• bacteria
• plants
• animals

Question 7

Genetic diversity def=

Answer 7

• DEF= The genetic variety in a species
• Offspring carry new combinations of genes resulting in genetic differences or genetic diversity
• Genetic diversity is critical for adaptation and evolution - variety at the genetic level is the basis of adaptation. If every individual was exactly the same, the whole species could get “wiped out” by the same threat.