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Biodiversity
Ecological Relationships
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| describes the variety of life across levels of ecological organization | biodiversity |
| biodiversity includes: | genetic diversity species diversity ecological diversity |
| the variation in genes that exist within a species | genetic diversity |
| ------- with a large gene pool have a greater chance of surviving and flourishing than a population with limited genetic variability | organisms |
| The number and variety of species that live in particular location | species diversity |
| The hottest spots for species diversity are close to this imaginary line on the Earth | equator |
| The farther from the equator, species diversity usually __________. | decreases |
| makes up only 6% of all land on Earth yet are home to nearly 50% of all species on Earth | Tropical Rainforest |
| The variety of ways that species interact with each other and their environment | Ecological ecosystem diversity |
| Boosts ecosystem productivity | Benefits of biodiversity |
| healthy_____ can better withstand and recover from a variety of disaster | ecosystems |
| Greater species ______ ensures natural sustainability for all life forms | diversity |