Biodiversity

Question 1

different levels of biodiversity

Answer 1

habitat

species

genetic

Question 2

define biodiversity

Answer 2

the variety of living organisms in an area

Question 3

species richness

Answer 3

the number of different species in an area

Question 4

species evenness

Answer 4

a measure of the relative abundance of each species in an area

Question 5

genetic diversity

Answer 5

the variation of alleles within a species

Question 6

small n in simpsons index of diversity

Answer 6

total number of individuals of one species

Question 7

big N in simpsons index of diversity

Answer 7

total number of organisms of all species

Question 8

ecological reasons for maintaining biodiversity (2)

Answer 8

protect keystone species (stop disruption to food chains and nutrient cycles)

maintain genetic resources (for food, drugs, fuels, clothing, wood, paper)

Question 9

economical reasons for maintaining biodiversity

Answer 9

reduce soil depletion

Question 10

aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity

Answer 10

attractive to look at

attract more visitors