Ecuadorian Biodiversity
What is biodiversity?
The variety of living organisms in an area. How they interact with each other
How many natural regions does Ecuador have?
Four.
What is a natural resource?
Something from nature that people use or need.
What is the main function of the nervous system?
It receives information, processes it, and produces responses.
What type of nerve carries information from the sense organs to the CNS?
Sensory nerve.
Is Ecuador considered a biodiverse country? Why?
Yes, Ecuador is considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world with different regions creating safe homes for rare and endemic species
Which region is famous for its tropical rainforest?
The Amazon.
Give one example of a natural resource.
Water, soil, forests, minerals, sunlight, etc.
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
What type of nerve carries commands from the CNS to muscles?
Motor nerve.
Name two types of living organisms that contribute to biodiversity.
fungi, microorganisms, etc.
Which region contains the Andes Mountains?
The Inter-andean
Name two ways people can conserve natural resources.
Save water, reduce waste, recycle, protect forests, avoid pollution, etc.
What structures make up the Central Nervous System?
The brain and spinal cord.
Put these steps in the correct order:
Motor nerve – Stimulus - Response – CNS – Sensory nerve
Stimulus → Sensory nerve → CNS → Motor nerve → Response
Why does Ecuador have such high biodiversity?
Because it has different climates, landscapes, altitudes, and ecosystems.
Which region includes volcanic islands and many endemic species?
The Galápagos.
A forest is being destroyed to build houses. What could people do to meet the community's needs while protecting natural resources?
Plan sustainable construction, protect important habitats, avoid unnecessary deforestation, reforest, and create protected areas.
What is the main function of the Peripheral Nervous System?
It connects the CNS with the rest of the body.
You accidentally touch a very hot object and immediately move your hand away. Explain what happens from the moment you touch the object until your hand moves away.
Heat is the stimulus → sensory receptors detect it → sensory nerves carry the information to the CNS → the CNS processes the information → motor nerves carry the command to the muscles → the muscles move the hand away.
Name Ecuador's four natural regions and their ecosystem.
Ecuador is divided into four distinct natural regions, each featuring unique and diverse ecosystems
Coastal region: Dry forest
Inter-andean region: Cloud forest
Amazon Region: Very Humid Tropical Forest
Why can two ecosystems in Ecuador have very different plants and animals?
Because ecosystems have different environmental conditions such as climate, temperature, altitude, water availability, and habitat.
How can deforestation affect biodiversity?
It destroys habitats and can cause species to decrease or become endangered.
What are the three main parts of the brain studied in class?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata.
You are sleeping, but your heart continues beating and you continue breathing. Which part of the brain helps control these involuntary functions?
The medulla oblongata.