What does the root word "bio" mean?
science
life
air
death
What does the Greek root "mono" mean?
hand
monkey
sick
one
Explain what an ecosystem is.
An ecosystem has living and nonliving things interacting together in one area.
What is a monoculture?
A monoculture is when we grow only one type of a crop or plant.
Are these two the same species or two different species of animals?
They are the same species. They are both cats.
How many organisms do you see?
There are two organisms. An organism is an individual.
What is an advantage of biodiversity?
Biodiversity supports more insects, plants, and animals. Biodiversity prevents diseases in crops.
Why are bananas grown as a monoculture?
It is cheaper to grow bananas as a monoculture.
What can happen to an ecosystem if some of the species go extinct?
Other species might not have enough food. The ecosystem might be unbalanced.
Explain what biodiversity is.
Biodiversity is all the varieties or kinds of life in an area.
Does this show high biodiversity or low biodiversity?
Low biodiversity.
Does this show low biodiversity or high biodiversity?
High biodiversity.
