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Explain the concept of genetic diversity and discuss its significance in maintaining the health and resilience of a population.
Describe species diversity and explain how it contributes to the stability of an ecosystem.
What is ecosystem diversity and why is it important for the overall health of the planet?
How do genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity interact to enhance ecological stability?
Discuss the role of species diversity in agricultural ecosystems and its impact on crop resilience.
Explain how biodiversity contributes to the resilience of ecosystems in the face of environmental changes.
Describe the economic benefits of biodiversity in agriculture.
How does biodiversity contribute to cultural significance and human well-being?
Discuss the role of biodiversity in regulating ecosystem services such as climate and water purification.
Explain how the loss of biodiversity can impact ecosystem services and human societies.
Describe how deforestation can lead to a decrease in biodiversity and contribute to species extinction.
Explain how pollution can affect aquatic ecosystems and lead to species extinction.
Discuss how overexploitation of natural resources can lead to a decline in biodiversity and species extinction.
Analyze how climate change can alter species distribution and lead to biodiversity loss.
Evaluate the impact of urbanization on local wildlife and plant species.
Explain how biodiversity contributes to the resilience of ecosystems in the face of environmental changes.
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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience by providing a variety of species that can perform different ecological roles. This diversity allows ecosystems to adapt to changes and disturbances, such as climate change or natural disasters. For example, if one species is affected by a disease, other species can fill its ecological role, ensuring the ecosystem continues to function. This redundancy and variety in species help maintain ecosystem stability and productivity.
Which of the following best illustrates the role of biodiversity in ecosystem resilience?
A desert ecosystem with few species is more resilient to climate change.
A diverse forest ecosystem can recover more quickly from a wildfire because multiple species can fill ecological roles.
A monoculture crop field is more resilient to pest infestations.
A single species of fish in a lake ensures the lake's ecosystem remains stable.
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