Biodiversity
Chapter Name : Biodiversity And Conservation |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_15_01_01 |
Topic Name : Biodiversity |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
Biodiversity is the degree of
variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire
planet.
Pre-Requisites:
Species, organisms, ecosystems
Activity:
A
given ecosystem eg a garden contains a large number of different species of
plants and animals
Real Life Question:
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Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| biodiversity | degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| garden | Find out the number of plant species in your garden |
Real life uses :
Rich
biodiversity tells about the health of an ecosystem
Places to visit :
Garden,
forest, pond
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Rainforests | These ecosystems contain a large number of species therefore have a rich biodiversity |
What you learn in Theory:
Diversity is present
at all levels of biological organization. The most important of them are :
*Genetic diversity
*Species diversity
*Ecological diversity
What you learn in Practice:
Rich
biodiversity has a number of species of plants or animals in it