1. What will best describe ecosystem biodiversity?  a. Measure of the variety of different versions of the same genes within individual species b. Describes the number of different kinds of organisms within individual ecosystem c. Defined by species richness and species evenness d. Includes the variation in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems   2. Which is NOT a reason to preserve biodiversity?  a. To find unique genetic materials that may improve existing crops b. To increase the chances of discovering organisms with medicinal value c. To prevent adaptation and natural evolution of organisms d. To allow ecosystem services to continue

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1. What will best describe ecosystem biodiversity? 

a. Measure of the variety of different versions of the same genes within individual species

b. Describes the number of different kinds of organisms within individual ecosystem

c. Defined by species richness and species evenness

d. Includes the variation in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

 

2. Which is NOT a reason to preserve biodiversity? 

a. To find unique genetic materials that may improve existing crops

b. To increase the chances of discovering organisms with medicinal value

c. To prevent adaptation and natural evolution of organisms

d. To allow ecosystem services to continue

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