Conservation & biodiversity (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does biodiversity refer to?
What does biodiversity refer to?
Variety of living organisms in ecosystem
What is interdependence in ecosystems?
What is interdependence in ecosystems?
Species rely on each other for resources
If zooplankton decline due to pollution, what happens to algae?
If zooplankton decline due to pollution, what happens to algae?
Algae overgrow
Why are ecosystems with higher biodiversity more stable?
Why are ecosystems with higher biodiversity more stable?
Multiple species perform similar roles
What global benefit does biodiversity provide regarding medicines?
What global benefit does biodiversity provide regarding medicines?
Many medicines derived from organisms
Which is an ecosystem service supported by biodiversity?
Which is an ecosystem service supported by biodiversity?
Pollination
What is reforestation?
What is reforestation?
Replanting land to form new forest
How should reforestation be done to maximise biodiversity?
How should reforestation be done to maximise biodiversity?
Plant variety of tree species
What are seed banks used for in conservation?
What are seed banks used for in conservation?
Store & distribute rare plant seeds
Why does conserving one species help protect food chains?
Why does conserving one species help protect food chains?
Affects organisms that feed on/eaten by it
Why are hedgerows reintroduced around agricultural land?
Why are hedgerows reintroduced around agricultural land?
Create habitats for various organisms
How does recycling help maintain biodiversity?
How does recycling help maintain biodiversity?
Decreases land needed for waste