Biodiversity Quiz Review Study all resources that you have, including warm-ups.
What does biodiversity mean? The variety of life within an ecosystem
Which of the following are diverse ecosystems able to withstand Which of the following are diverse ecosystems able to withstand? Natural disasters, Disease, Drought All of the above
What is a keystone species? A species in which all other species in an ecosystem depend on for survival.
Look at the Bay food chain Look at the Bay food chain. Which 1 organism would be found in the lowest number? Gull
What are 3 benefits that SAV provides to aquatic animals? Shelter Protection Food Oxygen
What is species richness? The number of species in an ecosystem
What is an ecosystem? What are examples of an ecosystem? An ecosystem is all living organisms interacting with non-living things in a particular area Examples: Forest, Lake, Desert (just a few examples)
What are macroinvertebrates? Give an example. Organisms that can easily be seen and don’t have a backbone Examples: Beetles, worms, crabs (just a few)
What 3 factors are used to measure overall biodiviersity? Genetic diversity Species Diversity Ecosystem Diversity
What are 2 possible ways a stream in a forest can get energy ? Leaves that fall into the stream Sun
Endangered Species Act Which law forbids the U.S. government and its citizens from harming endangered or threatened species and their habitats? Endangered Species Act
Where are you most likely to find photosynthetic algae? Surface – 200 meters
Which of the following is the cause of extinction TODAY Which of the following is the cause of extinction TODAY? Hunting, habitat loss, climate change Habitat loss
All are examples of ecosystem services Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem service? Purified water, medicine, wood to build homes All are examples of ecosystem services