Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics Quiz

Destruction of habitats leads to loss of biodiversity.

Species diversity refers to the number and variety of different species in an ecosystem.

Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems present in a given area.

Habitat conservation aims to protect entire ecosystems to preserve biodiversity.

Bees pollinating plants is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem.

Primary consumers are organisms that primarily consume plants in the food chain.

Keystone species play a crucial role in regulating the balance of an ecosystem.

Tundra biome is characterized by permafrost and mosses as primary vegetation.

Ecological succession is the gradual process of change and development in ecosystems over time.

Temperature has a significant impact on coral reef ecosystems.

Temperature is a key factor determining the distribution of biomes on Earth.

Photic zone is where light penetration is sufficient for photosynthesis but doesn't reach the bottom in aquatic ecosystems.

Seed banks are a method of conserving plant species outside their natural habitat.

Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants.

Weather occurs in the troposphere, the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere.