Genetic Diversity
Define genetic diversity.
the total variety of DNA within a species
Define species biodiversity.
the number of different species in a given area
Define ecosystem biodiversity.
The variety of different ecosystems in a given area
What is ecotourism?
Tourism that incorporates learning about diverse ecosystems or working in the environment
Why is medicine a benefit of high biodiversity?
many more plant medicines and pharmaceuticals
How does genetic diversity help plants?
They can resist disease and pests
Name one location that has high species diversity.
rai nforest
ocean
mountains
What does ecosystem diversity provide for as humans?
resources --clear air, clean water, building materials
What happens to agriculture when biodiversity is high?
increased production
healthier crops
If an ecosystem is ________ and __________ than it is functioning well and is biodiverse.
resistant and resilient
Which has higher genetic biodiversity? Insects or mammals?
Insects
What is a benefit of species biodiversity?
stable food chains and food webs, resources for humans
Which place has higher ecosystem biodiversity---African Savannah or Hawaiian Islands?
Hawaiian Islands?
Where is ecotourism most popular?
Africa
Rainforests
Coral reefs
What are two pieces of evidence for a healthily functioning biodiverse ecosystem?
clean air
Clean water
balance in food chains and food webs
Which has the lowest genetic biodiversity? Reptiles, Arachnids, or Fungi?
Reptiles
As you get __________ to the poles, you get lower species biodiversity.
Closer
Why is Albuquerque a diverse ecosystem?
Sandias, Rio Grande valley, Mesas, Volcanoes
What is the difference between an ecosystem being resistant and resilient?
resistant means it does not respond to change and resilient means it does.
Adaptations happen slowly in a resistant ecosystem and more quickly in a resilient one