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5. Describe a trend in biodiversity according to location in the world (on globe).

6. Describe environments that have the most biodiversity.


7. How does the biodiversity of a large island compare to the biodiversity of a small
a
island. Explain why.


8. How do you think the biodiversity of a large forest compares to a small forest?

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Answer:

diversity of species increases the ability of ecosystems to do things like hold soils together, maintain soil fertility, deliver clean water to streams and rivers, cycle nutrients, pollinate plants (including crops), and buffer against pests and diseases—these are sometimes called 'ecosystem functions' or 'ecosystem.

Important direct drivers affecting biodiversity are habitat change, climate change, invasive species, overexploitation, and pollution (CF4, C3, C4. 3, S7).

Biodiversity is the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between

species, and of ecosystems.

Step-by-step explanation:

Species richness is greatest in tropical ecosystems. Tropical rain forests on land and coral reefs in marine systems are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth and have become the focus of popular attention

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