Biodiversity

Question 1

Genetic diversity

Answer 1

Variety of genes or inheritable characteristics present in a population

Question 2

Species diversity

Answer 2

Number of different species and the relative abundance of each species in a biological community

Question 3

Ecosystem diversity

Answer 3

Variety of ecosystems that are present in the biosphere

Question 4

Keystone species

Answer 4

An organism that helps define an entire ecosystem

Question 5

Invasive species

Answer 5

Non native species are other intentionally or accidentally transported to the habitat

Question 6

Eutrophication

Answer 6

Substances rich in nitrogen and phosphorus flow into water ways; causing extensive algae growth

Question 7

Bioremediation

Answer 7

Use of living organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and plants to detoxify a polluted area

Question 8

Direct economic value

Answer 8

The direct use of plants and animals

Question 9

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Question 10

Indirect economic value

Answer 10

A healthy biosphere provides many services to humans

Question 11

Biomagnification

Answer 11

The increasing concentration of pollutants in organisms as tropical level increase in food chain or food webs