Preserving Biodiversity

• Science
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Match the keyword to the definition.

A group of organisms that can reproduce with another and produce fertile offspring.

Able to reproduce.

A quality or feature that makes an organism/group of organisms recognisable.

Differences in characteristics within or between species.

Fertile

Species

Variation

Characteristic

Sort the characteristics into their type of variation.

Inherited

Both

Environmental

Eye colour

Accent

Height

Pierced ears

Blood group

Skin colour

Give one adaptation of a tiger and explain how it helps the animal to survive.

Preserving Biodiversity

What would happen to the population of zebra if there was less grass?

1. Increase
2. Decrease
3. Stay the same

What would happen to the population of lions if there was less grass?

1. Increase
2. Decrease
3. Stay the same

What would happen to the population of giraffes if there was less grass?

1. Increase
2. Decrease
3. Stay the same

Which species is at greater risk of extinction?

Which community is more biodiverse?

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Which community is more biodiverse?

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Which community is more biodiverse?

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Which of these factors contribute to Earth's biodiversity?

The number of species.

The species lifespan.

The size of organisms.

The variety of ecosystems.

How can we protect biodiversity?

What could we do to protect biodiversity?

TASK: Pick an endangered animal of your choice and create a slide explaining the threats it faces and the actions people are taking to help preserve the species.

• Why is your animal endangered?
• What is being done to help it recover?