Science notes 3.1 p 1

Biodiversity is defined as the variety of organisms found in a specific region, calculated by dividing the number of species by the number of __________.

Individuals.

The biodiversity index closer to 1 indicates __________ biodiversity.

Greater.

In the classroom example, the biodiversity was calculated considering 2 species (human, bearded dragon) and 21 individuals, resulting in __________ biodiversity.

Very low (0.09).

The list of types of biodiversity includes genetic, species, and __________ biodiversity.

Ecosystems.

Canopy fogging, transect sampling, mist netting, aerial photos, and surveys are methods used for __________ biodiversity.

Measuring.

Higher biodiversity indicates a __________ ecosystem, enabling better responses to changes and disruptions.

Healthier.

An example of high biodiversity is reflected in a home with 2 species (dog) and 4 individuals resulting in a biodiversity index of __________.

0.5.

One method of measuring biodiversity involves spraying insecticide into trees to collect insects, known as __________ fogging.

Canopy.

Stable ecosystems can be affected by natural events like storms and floods, and by human actions such as __________.

Droughts.

Severe disruptions can transform ecosystems into entirely different ones; an example is the change from __________ to desert.

Forest.