Biodiversity basics
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in an area.
Name one reason why biodiversity is important
Ecosystem stability, human resources, Ecosystem services...
Name one activity made by people that can hurt biodiversity
Deforestation, urbanization, overexploitation, pollution...
What is the most biodiverse place on Earth?
The Amazon Rainforest
What does species diversity mean?
The number of different kinds of species of living organisms
What's the meaning of ecosystem resistance?
The ability to resist a disturbance.
What is an endangered species?
A species that is at risk of disappearing forever (extinction).
What type of animal makes up the biggest percentage of all known species on Earth?
Insects
What are the three levels of biodiversity?
Genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity.
What's the meaning of ecosystem resilience?
The ability to recover from a disturbance.
What happens when plastic waste enters the ocean?
Marine animals can eat or get trapped in plastic, which can hurt or kill them.
What animals create the largest structures made by living creatures?
Corals
Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
It makes ecosystems stronger, so they can recover from changes or problems.
Is a cultivated field a biodiverse enviroment?
No, because there are only a few species of plants planted by humans and also few animals
What are invasive species?
Species of living organisms that don't belong to an area but live there and can harm the balance of ecosystems
What ocean organism helps fight climate change by capturing carbon from the air?
Seagrass/phytoplancton
How does a variety of species help an ecosystem work well?
Different species perform different jobs which helps the ecosystem stay balanced.
Why is it important to have genetic biodiversity?
Because different genetics have different chances of survival
How does climate change affect life on Earth?
It changes temperatures and weather, making it harder for species to survive.
What tiny creature is considered a "super survivor" because it can survive extreme heat, cold, space, and radiation?
The tardigrade