Diversity in Life
Flashcard
•
Science
•
6th - 8th Grade
•
Hard
Barbara White
FREE Resource
Student preview
20 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Biodiversity Noun
[by-oh-di-vur-si-tee]
Back
Biodiversity
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, encompassing different species, genes, and ecological communities.
Example: A forest scene showing different animals and plants illustrates biodiversity by displaying the variety of life in one ecosystem.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Bioblitz Noun
[by-oh-blits]
Back
Bioblitz
An intense period of biological surveying where scientists and volunteers work together to record all living species within a designated area.
Example: A person and various species in nature represent a Bioblitz, where biodiversity is recorded.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Species Noun
[spee-sheez]
Back
Species
A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.
Example: Different species like penguin, tiger, and butterfly are shown with scientific names, illustrating the concept of species.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Ecosystem Noun
[ee-koh-sis-tuhm]
Back
Ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, functioning together as a single, complex unit.
Example: This image shows an aquatic ecosystem where fish, plants, and water interact as a community.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Pollinator Noun
[pol-uh-ney-ter]
Back
Pollinator
An animal that causes plants to make fruit or seeds by moving pollen from one part of the plant to another.
Example: A bee moves pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Biodiversity hotspot Noun
[by-oh-di-vur-si-tee hot-spot]
Back
Biodiversity hotspot
A biogeographic region with significant levels of biodiversity that is threatened with destruction from human activity.
Example: The image shows a variety of plants and animals, illustrating the concept of a biodiversity hotspot.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Habitat Noun
[hab-i-tat]
Back
Habitat
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism that provides necessary resources for survival.
Example: A pond habitat where fish and plants live together, showing their natural environment.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Microsoft
or continue with
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
