Biodiversity REDemption

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Which of the following is a measure of the biodiversity of an ecosystem?

The total number of individuals of a single animal species

The soil depth at which burrowing insects are located

The density of individuals in a hectare

The total number of different plant species

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Decrease in the number of specialist species

Decrease in the abundance of invasive species

Increase in genetic diversity of native species

Increase in territory size of large mammals

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Wetlands serve as a source of aesthetic inspiration for art and literature

Wetlands provide opportunities for ecotourism, which provides revenue to the local economy

Wetlands provide a habitat for a wide variety of organisms

Wetlands serve as a major reservoir for nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle

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A large island in close proximity to the mainland

A small island a far distance from the mainland

A large island a far distance from the mainland

A small island in close proximity to the mainland

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Timber and landscape materials

Soil stabilization and air purification

Recreation and scenic areas for tourism

Mushroom and plant harvests