Flashcard Set 1: Biodiversity and the Distribution of Life
1
Q
What is biodiversity?
A
Biodiversity is the variety of different species in an ecosystem.
2
Q
What is an ecosystem?
A
An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
3
Q
Define a population.
A
A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.
4
Q
What is a habitat?
A
A habitat is the natural environment where a species lives and grows.
5
Q
Explain what an ecological niche is.
A
An ecological niche is the role and position a species has in its environment, including what it eats, how it interacts, and its habitat.
6
Q
What factors can influence biodiversity?
A
Factors include climate, habitat destruction, pollution, invasive species, and human activity.
