Biodiversity Basics:101
What is biodiversity?
The variety of all living things on Earth.
Name 2 examples of a kingdom.
Animal, Plant, Bacteria, Fungi
All living things move?
True or False
True
In a biodiverse ecosystem, what happens if one species dies?
Another can take its place.
What can we plant to improve biodiversity?
Native plants and trees
What is ecosystem diversity?
Ecosystem diversity refers to the diversity of ecosystems within a geographic location.
Which phylum has the most species in it?
Arthropoda (Insects, Arachnids, Crustaceans)
Chordata (All vertebrates, Humans, Horses, Whales)
Molluscs (Snails, Clams, Octopuses)
Arthropoda
Not all living things excrete waste.
True or False
False
Biodiverse ecosystems maintain local temperatures and water cycles, and help protect against disease and natural disasters.
True or False
True
How can we protect natural habitats?
Support parks, conservation areas, and restoration projects.
DEFINITION?
A community of living organisms interacting with their non-living physical environment in a specific area.
Ecosystem
What are the two classification levels used to name a species (binomial naming system)?
genus and species
What is the smallest unit of life?
a cell
Why do we need pollinator diversity?
A variety of pollinators, including insects, birds, and bats, ensures the pollination of many plant species, leading to successful reproduction and maintenance of plant diversity.
Name a way we can take action against climate change.
Walk, bike, or take public transportation when possible, and encourage the use of renewable energy to protect species affected by rising temperatures.
Which is the most biodiverse ecosystem type?
Forest, Pond, Desert, Ocean
Ocean
Name one reason why we classify living organisms.
To make the study of organisms easier.
To clearly communicate about living things with people despite language differences.
To explore how various living things are related to each other.
How do plants take in energy?
Bonus 50 points if you can name what fungi absorb.
Photosynthesis
Fungi absorb decaying organic matter.
Name one of the two ecosystem types that are major banks for holding carbon dioxide.
Rainforests and wetlands
What kind of species do we need to monitor and control?
invasive species
If I have 16 wolves, 4 owls, 3 bullfrogs, and 48 field mice.
What is my species richness?
4
Which one of these is not a vertebrate?
Frog, Snake, Fish, Whale, Dragonfly, Lizard, Mr. Medhurst
Dragonfly
What does it mean for a living thing to reproduce?
Have offspring or babies
Name two products humans need biodiverse ecosystems for.
Food, medicine, recreation, resources
Name two more ways that have not been mentioned that communities can come together to support biodiversity.