Biodiversity

Question 1

Which statement best exemplifies the biodiversity of an ecosystem?

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A small pond has about 1,300 organisms and 26 different species living in it.

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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Warm climates allow for a year-round growing season.

Question 3

Which statement best describes how biodiversity supports the sustainability of an ecosystem?

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Maintaining diversity ensures that species can continue to depend on one another.

Question 4

Which factors tend to promote higher biodiversity in an ecosystem? Check all that apply.low rainfalldiversity of nichesshort growing seasonslarge area warm climate

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diversity of niches; large area; warm climate

Question 5

Explain why scientists believe that warm climates provide greater biodiversity.

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Question 6

Why are nonnative species a threat to biodiversity? Check all that apply.They provide more niches for animals to live in.They do not have natural predators to regulate their population growth.They cause the climate in an area to become cooler.They provide food resources to native organisms.They compete with native organisms for resources.

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They do not have natural predators to regulate their population growth.; They compete with native organisms for resources.

Question 7

Identify the most efficient way to protect biodiversity. Explain your reasoning.

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Question 8

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Habitat preservation is the most efficient way to protect biodiversity.

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