Unit 3-Objective 2 Flashcards
1
Q
define biodiversity
A
the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
2
Q
Why is biodiversity important to an ecosystem?
A
biodiversity provides functioning ecosystems that supply oxygen, clean air and water, pollination of plants, pest control, wastewater treatment and many ecosystem services.
3
Q
define invasive species
A
an introduced organism that becomes overpopulated and harms its new environment.
