Topic 3.1: Biodiversity Questions

State what a higher value of Simpson’s Reciprocal Index (D) indicates about a community.

State what is meant by 'citizen science'.

Identify one group (other than government) that can help collect biodiversity data.

Identify two groups, other than scientists, that can contribute to collecting biodiversity data.

Define the term species evenness.

Define the term species richness.

State one reason why good biodiversity data helps conservation planning.

Identify the level of biodiversity that refers to variation within a species.

State what is meant by biodiversity.

Define the term species diversity.

State one reason why good biodiversity data is important for conservation planning.

Describe two field methods that could be used to confirm the presence of an elusive mammal species.

Suggest one reason why ecosystems with low biodiversity may be more likely to collapse after a disturbance.

Explain how high biodiversity can increase ecosystem resilience.

A rare mammal is suspected to live in a forest reserve. Outline two field methods that could be used to confirm its presence.

Explain how indigenous knowledge can strengthen conservation decisions.

A sample contains 9 daisies and 1 sunflower. Calculate Simpson’s Reciprocal Index (D).

Suggest two limitations of citizen science data when used to estimate species population size.

The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest, located in the delta region of Bangladesh and India. Study the resource booklet figures showing the location, climate data, and biodiversity statistics for the Sundarbans region.

State what is meant by environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling.