Biodiversity in a Particular Ecosystem

question 33

Multiple Choice

Biodiversity in a particular ecosystem

• A)is the total number of species in that ecosystem.
• B)includes the variability of the individual genes.
• C)impacts the function of the ecosystem in which the species live.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Productive Pasture

Land used for grazing livestock that is capable of producing a high yield of fodder for the animals.

Degraded Forest

Forest lands that have been severely diminished in quality and ecological function due to over-exploitation or poor management practices.

Decreased Soil Fertility

A reduction in the ability of soil to support plant growth, often due to factors like overuse, erosion, or contamination.

Premature Extinction

The phenomenon where species become extinct at a faster rate than natural due to human activities, before what is considered their natural lifecycle end.