6.2 - Characteristics of the Biosphere
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What is the biosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about where all living things are found around us.
Define biodiversity in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Think about all types of living things you see around you.
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What term describes the variety of life forms within an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Remember that it's linked to how many different types of organisms we have.
True or False: All organisms within a biosphere are independent.
💡 Hint: Think about plants and animals needing each other.
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Analyze the impact of reduced biodiversity on an ecosystem's resilience. What would happen if a key species were lost?
💡 Hint: Consider how connected all species are.
Describe how ecosystems contribute to the overall health of the biosphere and how this is affected by human activities.
💡 Hint: Think about what we do that harms these natural systems.
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