Ecosystem Stability and Biodiversity
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecosystem stability.
Warm-Up Video
Bozeman Science · 6:53
LS2C - Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning and Resilience
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Ecosystems consist of both living organisms and non-living components like water, temperature, and chemistry.
- 2
Biodiversity, or the sum total of different individuals in an area, is a good indicator of an ecosystem's health and ability to respond to disruptions.
- 3
Disruptions to an ecosystem, whether natural or human-caused, can lead to changes in organism types, organism numbers, and even speciation.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how high biodiversity contributes to the stability of an ecosystem when facing environmental changes, using an example from the video.”
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