2.1. Biodiversity

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does biodiversity refer to?

   Hint

   Think about the different forms of life.

2. 2.

   Name one method of in situ conservation.

   Hint

   Where do we see wildlife in their natural habitat?

3. 3.

   What level of biodiversity refers to the variety of ecosystems?

   • Genetic Diversity
   • Species Diversity
   • Ecosystem Diversity

   Hint

   Think about the different environments present in nature.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ex situ conservation is more effective than in situ conservation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider which method preserves species in the wild.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of losing a single species on an ecosystem based on its role. How does it ripple through the food web?

   Hint

   Think of a keystone species—what happens when it’s removed?

6. 6.

   Explore the efficiency of in situ vs ex situ conservation strategies in various contexts, providing examples for each.

   Hint

   Consider the long-term vs. short-term to survival of species.