4.1.3 Importance of Biodiversity

• What are the three key components of biodiversity?

  Genetic, species, ecosystem
• Match the diversity type with its definition:

  Genetic Diversity ↔️ Range of genes within a species

  Species Diversity ↔️ Variety of species in an ecosystem

  Ecosystem Diversity ↔️ Variety of habitats and ecological processes
• Genetic diversity ensures species can adapt to changing environments
• Species diversity provides stability and resilience to ecosystems.
• What is an example of ecosystem diversity?

  Mountain regions
• The components of biodiversity are interconnected and vital for healthy ecosystems.
• Genetic diversity ensures species can adapt to changing environments
• Order the three components of biodiversity in terms of their ecological importance:

  1️⃣ Genetic Diversity

  2️⃣ Species Diversity

  3️⃣ Ecosystem Diversity
• What does species diversity contribute to ecosystems?

  Stability and resilience
• Species diversity ensures multiple species can perform similar functions
• Diverse tree species in a forest maintain soil quality through their root systems.
• What is an example of biodiversity's economic benefit in agriculture?

  Drought-resistant crops
• Natural compounds for drug development are provided by biodiversity in the sector of medicine
• Ecotourism in biodiverse areas boosts local economies.
• What ecosystem service is supported by conserving mangrove forests?

  Coastal protection
• Match the diversity type with its example:

  Genetic Diversity ↔️ Different coat colors in rabbits

  Species Diversity ↔️ Forests with trees, birds, insects

  Ecosystem Diversity ↔️ Mountain regions, coral reefs, rainforests
• What does biodiversity refer to?

  Variety of life on Earth
• Genetic diversity ensures that species can adapt to changing environments
• What does species diversity in an ecosystem provide?

  Stability and resilience
• Ecosystem diversity includes the variety of habitats and ecological processes.
• Species diversity ensures ecosystem stability by allowing multiple species to perform similar ecological functions
• How does genetic diversity contribute to ecosystem stability?

  Enhances species adaptation
• Match the component of biodiversity with its ecological importance:

  Genetic Diversity ↔️ Adapting to environmental changes

  Species Diversity ↔️ Ensuring ecosystem resilience

  Ecosystem Diversity ↔️ Maintaining ecosystem services
• A diverse forest can withstand disease outbreaks more effectively due to the variety in tree species
• What are three economic sectors influenced by biodiversity?

  Agriculture, medicine, tourism
• Genetic diversity enhances crop resilience and yield in agriculture.
• How does biodiversity contribute to medicine?

  Provides natural drug compounds
• Biodiversity has cultural importance because it is integral to folklore and traditional practices
• Sacred forests are an example of the cultural importance of biodiversity.
• What role does biodiversity play in ecotourism?

  Attracts tourists
• The medicinal importance of biodiversity lies in the natural compounds used to develop life-saving drugs
• Match the drug with its origin:

  Penicillin ↔️ Fungi (Penicillium)

  Morphine ↔️ Poppy plant

  Taxol ↔️ Yew tree

  Streptomycin ↔️ Bacteria (Streptomyces)
• What is an example of pollination as an ecosystem service?

  Bees pollinating crops
• Wetlands are essential for water purification as an ecosystem service.
• How do forests contribute to climate regulation?

  Store carbon dioxide
• Biodiversity encompasses three key components: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity
• Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth
• What is the first key component of biodiversity?

  Genetic Diversity
• What is genetic diversity defined as?

  Range of genes
• Species diversity refers to the variety of species in an ecosystem