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Biodiversity and Conservation Worksheet

Explore the importance of biodiversity and the need for conservation efforts with this Grade 6 science worksheet.

Grade 6 Science BiologyBiodiversity and Conservation
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MS-LS2-55-ESS3-1

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Biodiversity and Conservation

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1. What is biodiversity?

a

The variety of colors in a rainbow

b

The variety of life on Earth

c

The study of rocks

d

The number of birds in a forest

2. Why is biodiversity important for an ecosystem?

a

It makes the ecosystem look pretty.

b

It ensures the ecosystem has a variety of food sources and can adapt to changes.

c

It helps scientists count all the species.

d

It provides more places for animals to hide.

3. The loss of a species from Earth is called  .

4.   is the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources.

5. A habitat is the natural   where an organism lives.

6. Human activities like deforestation can negatively impact biodiversity.

T

True

F

False

7. Introducing non-native species to an ecosystem always helps improve biodiversity.

T

True

F

False

8. List two ways humans can help conserve biodiversity.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Extinction
Habitat
Pollution
Conservation

9.   is a major threat to many species.

10. National parks are created for the   of wildlife.