Mod 5 lesson 4 Flashcards
1
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Biodiversity
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Biodiversity: all the different plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms
2
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Ecosystem diversity:
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Ecosystem diversity: all the different habitats and ecosystems found around the planet
3
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Genetic diversity
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Genetic diversity: the variety of traits a species has
4
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Population
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Population: a group of organisms of one species
5
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Species diversity:
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Species diversity: the variety of populations of species living in an ecosystem
6
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What are the three categories of biodiversity?
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Genetic
species
ecosystem
7
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What are some threats to biodiversity?
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habitat loss
invasive species
human impact
global climate change
8
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_____ allows a population to become better adapted for survival in a specific environment.
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natural selection
