What Is Biodiversity?
What does biodiversity mean?
The variety of living things in an area.
What is a species?
A group of similar living things that can reproduce
What is one thing that can harm biodiversity?
Pollution.
What is conservation?
Protecting nature and living things.
What is the largest animal on Earth?
The blue whale.
What are the three levels of biodiversity?
Ecosystem, species, and genetic diversity.
Give an example of a plant species.
Oak trees.
How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
It destroys habitats where animals and plants live.
Name one way humans can protect biodiversity.
Recycling.
What is the biggest rainforest in the world?
The Amazon rainforest.
Why is biodiversity important?
It helps keep ecosystems healthy and balanced.
Give an example of an animal species.
Tigers.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in Earth’s temperature and weather.
Why are national parks important?
They protect habitats and wildlife.
About how many species live on Earth?
Millions of species.
What is an ecosystem?
A place where living and non-living things interact.
Why are plants important to ecosystems?
They provide food and oxygen
How can invasive species harm ecosystems?
They can take resources away from native species.
What does “endangered” mean?
A species that is at risk of disappearing.
What is a food chain?
A way energy moves from one living thing to another.
What could happen if biodiversity decreases?
Some species may disappear and ecosystems can become weaker.
Why do animals need different habitats?
They need places to find food, water, and shelter.
What is habitat loss?
When living spaces for plants and animals are destroyed.
How can people help endangered species?
Protect their habitats and reduce pollution.
Why is every species important?
Each species helps keep ecosystems balanced.