13.1.1 - How Many Species are there on Earth and How Many in India?
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What does biodiversity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about all the different kinds of life forms.
How much of the world's land does India occupy?
💡 Hint: Consider India's total geographic area in relation to the globe.
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What percentage of global land does India cover?
💡 Hint: This figure is relatively small compared to its biodiversity.
True or False: India has more than 8.1% of the world's species diversity.
💡 Hint: This is an impressive figure given its land area.
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Discuss the implications of losing biodiversity in terms of ecological services and human well-being.
💡 Hint: Consider how ecosystems depend on each other and what services they provide.
Evaluate the challenges that scientists face in cataloging new species and how those affect conservation efforts.
💡 Hint: Think about the resources required and the pace at which species are vanishing.
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