Biodiversity Basics
What is biodiversity?
Variety of life on Earth
Which biome contains permafrost and is cold and dry?
Tundra
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What are estuaries?
Areas where freshwater mixes with saltwater
Species used to promote conservation because people support them
Flagship species
What does HIPPO stand for?
Habitat destruction, Invasive species, Population growth, Pollution, Overharvesting
Name the three levels of biodiversity.
Genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity
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Which biome has fertile soil and four seasons?
Temperate deciduous forest
Benthos are organisms that…
Live on the ocean floor
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Species that show early warning signs of environmental decline
Indicator species
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What is the leading cause of extinction today?
Habitat destruction
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Which type of biodiversity refers to the number of species in an ecosystem?
Species diversity
Which biome has wet and dry seasons near the equator?
Tropical savanna
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Which biome contains trees growing in salty water?
Mangroves
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Species whose protection benefits many others
Umbrella species
Why are invasive species harmful to biodiversity?
They outcompete native species and lack natural predators.
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Which terrestrial biome has the highest biodiversity on Earth?
Tropical rainforest
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Which biome has evergreen trees and cold winters?
Taiga (coniferous forest)
Which zone is the deepest with very low biodiversity?
Abyssal zone
Species with disproportionately large ecosystem impacts
Keystone species
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What is the purpose of the Endangered Species Act?
Protect endangered species and develop recovery plans
Which aquatic biome has the greatest biodiversity?
Coral reefs
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Which biome is found along the Mediterranean coast?
Chaparral
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Which aquatic zone receives the most sunlight and supports photosynthesis?
Surface zone (or photic zone)
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Pandas represent which species type?
Flagship species
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What is the main goal of the CITES treaty?
Prevent international wildlife trade
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