Biodiversity

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

A species that is not native to a particular region

species that are native to and found only within a limited area

A species at risk, but not yet endangered

Which of the following would be most effective in slowing the loss of biodiversity?

• creating large parks/preserves in biodiversity hotspots
• requiring every country to maintain a seed bank

In what part of the world are the greatest number of extinctions occurring? Options: in deserts, in the Arctic, in tropical rain forests

According to biologists, what percentage of species have become or are expected to become extinct between 1900 and 2100?

Why is biodiversity important to ecosystems?

Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

What scenario is most likely to result in the lionfish having a major impact on the communities into which they were introduced?