Question

1. what is species diversity?
2. what is genetic diversity?
3. complete the chart for the three major benefits of biodiversity. you just need 1 fact per item. you will use slides #39-41.

biodiversity and medicine biodiversity and agriculture biodiversity and ecosystem resilience

Explanation:

1. Species diversity refers to the variety of species within a given area or ecosystem. It includes the number of different species and their relative abundance.
2. Genetic diversity is the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It allows populations to adapt to changing environments.
3. Biodiversity and Medicine: Many medicines are derived from plants and animals. For example, the rosy - periwinkle is a source of drugs used to treat cancer. Biodiversity and Agriculture: Diverse crop varieties can be more resistant to pests and diseases. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience: Ecosystems with high biodiversity are more likely to withstand environmental changes such as climate change or natural disasters.

Answer:

1. The variety of species in an area or ecosystem, including species number and relative abundance.
2. The total genetic characteristics in a species' genetic makeup enabling adaptation.
3. Biodiversity and Medicine: Medicines from plants/animals (e.g., rosy - periwinkle for cancer drugs).

Biodiversity and Agriculture: Diverse crops are pest/disease - resistant.
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience: High - biodiversity ecosystems withstand environmental changes.