Variation

Question 1

Define biodiversity

Answer 1

How many different species there are in an area

Question 2

Explain why binomial classification is needed to identify, study and conserve species, and can be used to target conservation efforts.

Answer 2

The binomial system is recognised all over the world.
Easily classifies new and existing species.
Shows how organisms are related
Identifying areas of greater and lesser biodiversity

Question 3

Explain how accurate classification may be complicated by a varaiation within a species.

Answer 3

It could be complicated if two species are closely related but they are different animals means that scientists have to look at details closely.

Question 4

Define continuous variation

Answer 4

When a variable can have any numerical value. Human height is a continuous variable

Question 5

Define discontinuous variation

Answer 5

When a variable cannot have a continuous range of options, for example days of the week, shoe size