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ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

30 flashcards for Biodiversity (ICSE Class 11 Geography) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What does biodiversity mean in simple terms?"

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Meaning of biodiversityOrigin of termDefinitions of biodiversityTypes of biodiversity
Card 1Meaning of biodiversity

What does biodiversity mean in simple terms?

Answer

Biodiversity means species richness, that is, the variety of living organisms in a place. It includes microorganisms, plants, animals, and the differences among them.

Card 2Origin of term

Who first used the term biodiversity, and when?

Answer

Lovejoy first used the term biodiversity in 1980. The term is now widely used for the variety of life on Earth.

Card 3Definitions of biodiversity

What is the World Resources Institute definition of biodiversity?

Answer

Biodiversity is the variety of the world's organisms, including their genetic diversity and the assemblages they form.

Card 4Definitions of biodiversity

What is the United States Office of Technology Assessment definition of biodiversity?

Answer

Biodiversity is the variety and variability among living organism and the ecological complexes in which they occur. This definition links living organisms with the environments they live in.

Card 5Definitions of biodiversity

What is the UNEP definition of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety and variability of all animals, plants, and micro-organisms and the ecological complexes of which they are a part.

Card 6Definitions of biodiversity

What is the Convention on Biological Diversity definition of biodiversity?

Answer

Biodiversity is the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and ecological complexes of which they are a part. It includes dive…

Card 7Definitions of biodiversity

What is De Long's definition of biodiversity?

Answer

Biodiversity is an attribute of an area and specifically refers to the variety among living organisms, assemblages of living organisms, biotic communities, and biotic processes, whether naturally or m…

Card 8Types of biodiversity

What are the three main types of biodiversity?

Answer

The three main types are genetic biodiversity, species biodiversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What are the important topics in Biodiversity for ICSE Class 11 Geography?
Key topics in Biodiversity include Meaning and Definitions of Biodiversity, Types of Biodiversity, Reasons for Valuing and Conserving Biodiversity. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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There are 30 flashcards for Biodiversity covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Biodiversity for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 64 practice questions on Biodiversity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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