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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Biodiversity

Question 1 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

Which statement best exemplifies the biodiversity of an ecosystem?

Answer
A
A small pond has about 1,300 organisms and 26 different species living in it.
B
A small forest supports a population of 35 elephants.
C
A desert receives some rainfall, which supports several species of plants.
D
A pond is home to animals that are able to live in the polluted water.

Explanation

Biodiversity describes the variety of living things in an ecosystem, including the number of different species present. The pond in choice A contains 26 different species, so it directly shows species diversity. The other choices describe a single population, rainfall and plants, or animals’ ability to tolerate pollution.

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