Biodiversity

Question 1

Genetic Diversity

Answer 1

Variation in same species (e.g. skin colour, height)

Question 2

Variation

Answer 2

The range of inherited characteristics within a group (e.g. snakes skin)

Question 3

Environmental Change

Answer 3

If none of the individuals had the traits to survive this change they will die
However if there is variation, some individuals may have suitable traits that allow them to survive

Question 4

Species Diversity

Answer 4

Variation of different species, and number of individuals within a species (e.g. 10 species, 500 individual)
For a healthy ecosystem, different species can allow for more interactions and less disruption when a species is lost

Question 5

Food Supply

Answer 5

Mosquitoes consuming blood

Question 6

Protection

Answer 6

Low fish using toxic anemone to hide

Question 7

Hygiene

Answer 7

Bird eating scraps in the teeth of a crocodile

Question 8

Digestion

Answer 8

Certain animals have a extra stomach for eating grass

Question 9

Transportation

Answer 9

Barnacles on a whale

Question 10

Reproduction

Answer 10

Plants need organisms to spread their pollen

Question 11

Ecosystem/Structural Diversity

Answer 11

Variety of ecosystems and range of shapes/sizes in a habitat
Diversity ensure that a wide variety of species can survive on earth, the interaction helps maintain a healthy planet