Y8 Ecology

Name as many keywords from this topic as you can.

Explain which ecosystem
is more biodiverse

Which of these factors contribute to Earth's biodiversity?

1. The variety of ecosystems
2. The maximum size of organisms
3. The species lifespan
4. The number of species

Write the opening few sentences for one of these two articles. You must link it to biodiversity.

Define the word biodiversity

Which community has a greater biodiversity? Explain.

Biodiversity is beneficial to discover new medicines. Give two other reasons to maintain biodiversity.

Describe how to maintain biodiversity

Conservation

Captive breeding

Seed banks

Rearing animals in a human controlled environment

Storage in a frozen environment

Protecting a natural environment

Store the genetic information of many plant species

Reduces disruption to food chains

Creates a healthy population that can be reintroduced back into the wild

Define the term conservation

Describe the purpose of seed banks