Biodiversity
Chapter Name : Biodiversity And Conservation |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_15_01_03 |
Topic Name : Biodiversity |
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Sub Topic Name : Patterns Of Biodiversity |
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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, ecosystem
Activity:
A
rainforest has a huge number of species and is therefore said to have a rich
biodiversity
Real Life Question:
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Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| biodiversity | the 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 |
|---|---|
| Pond, forest | These ecosystems have rich biodiversity |
Real life uses :
Biodiversity
list all the number of species present in the ecosystem
Places to visit :
forest
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Pond | A pond ecosystem has its own specific biodiversity |
What you learn in Theory:
The biodiversity is not uniform throughout the
world. It varies along the latitude gradient and also depends on the area. The
tropics have greater diversity than the temperate regions.
What you learn in Practice:
Forest
ecosystems have large biodiversity