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Biodiversity

ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science

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Card 1Meaning of Biodiversity

What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the total variety of life and the interactions among organisms within ecosystems. It includes genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

Card 2Importance of Biodiversity

Why is biodiversity important for life on Earth?

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Biodiversity helps ecosystems stay stable, productive, and resilient. It supports air, water, food, medicines, raw materials, and natural balance in nature.

Card 3Types of Biodiversity

What are the three main types of biodiversity?

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

Card 4Genetic Diversity

How does genetic diversity arise in a population?

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Genetic diversity arises due to mutations, gene flow, genetic drift, and sexual reproduction. These processes create differences in genes within a species.

Card 5Genetic Diversity

Why are traditional rice varieties often more resistant than genetically uniform high-yield varieties?

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Traditional rice varieties have greater genetic diversity, so they are often better able to resist floods or pests. Genetically uniform varieties are more vulnerable because many plants respond in the

Card 6Species Diversity

What is species diversity?

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Species diversity is the variety, number, and relative abundance of different species in an ecosystem or habitat.

Card 7Species Diversity

Why do tropical rainforests usually have higher species diversity than deserts?

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Tropical rainforests have warm temperatures and abundant rainfall, which support many species. Deserts have harsh dry conditions, so fewer species can survive there.

Card 8Species Diversity

What is species richness?

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Species richness is the total number of different species found in an area.

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