the number and variety of species living in an area

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Sustainability Noteworthy The ability of an ecosystem to remain same despite changing conditions is called its sustainability.

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Biodiversity

•The number and variety of species living in an area.

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Sustainability

• The ability of an ecosystem to remain same despite changing conditions is called its sustainability.

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3 types of biodiversity

1.Ecosystem2.Species3.Genetic

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Ecosystem diversity

• Different types of ecosystem.Ex: Rainforest, Tundra, Desert,Grassland.3rd period

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Species

Species diversity is the number of different species of plants and animals that live in an ecosystem.Ex: Different plants and animals in an area.

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Talk to your partner

1. What is biodiversity?2. What is sustainability?3. What are 3 types of biodiversity?4. What is ecosystem biodiversity?5. What is species biodiversity?

Genetic diversity

• Genetic diversity is the variety of all the genetic material that is present in organisms.

Ex: Different breeds of dog.

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