7 Sci Biodiversity (high level)

In this digital breakout, you will embark on a mission to discover the wonders of biodiversity and its crucial role in maintaining sustainable ecosystems. You will encounter challenges, solve puzzles, and meet fascinating characters along the way. Are you ready for the adventure?

Welcome to the Biodiversity Expedition!

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Biodiversity Expedition

A Quest to Restore Harmony in the EcoSphere

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Hello Eco-Explorer! You have been chosen to explore and restore the mystical "EcoSphere." My name is Dune, and I will be your trusty companion throughout our expedition.

Meet Dune, your trusty desert companion on this biodiversity expedition! Dune is a spirited meerkat, always on the lookout for adventure. With keen eyes and a perky demeanor, Dune is the perfect sidekick to help you navigate the challenges in the desert biome.

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This enchanted land is home to a diverse array of species and ecosystems. However, a disruption has occurred, and it's up to you to restore balance by understanding the importance of biodiversity.

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The mischievous Eco-Goblins have disrupted the delicate balance of nature and have destroyed all the connections linking the biomes. They are hiding out in the core of the EcoSphere wreaking havoc and it's up to us to find and defeat them!

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Our mission is to navigate through the Ecosphere, solve challenges posed by various characters, rebuild biome connections, and save the EcoSphere!

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Ecosphere Map

Navigate through each of the different biomes, solve the challenges presented by each of the characters, and thwart the Eco-Goblins' antics to rebuild balance and connections in the EcoSphere.

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Greetings, young eco-explorers! I'm Microbe Mike, and we're about to embark on a microscopic journey into the EcoSphere. Ready to unlock the portal and discover the wonders of biodiversity?

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EcoSphere Entry

LEVEL 1

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Drag the correct terms in the top right corner to their definitions below. Once you have them in order, the letters, from top to bottom, will be your code. When you have the code, click the next button to unlock this stage.

a system comprising all the biotic and abiotic factors in an area and all the interactions between them

the ecosystem can return to the original state even though conditions in the environment change.

a self-contained living thing

the physical and mental conditions; in this case, the physical ability of the ecosystem to sustain itself in spite of changes to the environment.

how long something can last, including factors such as food supply or available space

the number ofdifferent species of plants and animals in an area

a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment, such as temperature, light, and water

living things within an ecosystem; such as plants, animals, and bacteria

a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra.

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Bravo, Microbe Masters! You've unlocked the portal and journeyed into the EcoSphere. Your microscopic prowess is impressive. Onward to the next level!

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Ah, welcome, eco-champions! I'm Sam, your Sustainability Specialist. The Eco-Goblin's meddling has put our EcoSphere at risk. Together, let's make it sustainable and thriving!

Sustainability Station

LEVEL 2

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A farmer digs a small pond in a pasture. The farmer adds young individuals from two species of algae-eating fish to the pond and plants some reeds around the edges of the pond. The farmer wants the pond to be a sustainable ecosystem.

Level 2Q1

Decreasing the number of plant species around the edges of the pond.

Introducing older fish of the same species into the population of algae-eating fish.

Having a greater diversity of living organisms in the pond.

Adding gravel between the water and where the reeds are planted.

Which of the following would be most helpful in increasing the pond ecosystem's sustainability?

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Students in a science class visited four local ecosystems. The students observed the species present in the ecosystem and recorded their observations in the table. Based on these observations, which ecosystem is likely to be the least sustainable?

Level 2Q2

Ecosystem 1, because it has the fewest species.

Ecosystem 2, because it includes both aquatic and terrestrial species.

Ecosystem 3, because it has few predators.

Ecosystem 4, because it supports many animals.

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Tropical rain forests have the greatest biodiversity of any type of land ecosystem. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem?

Level 2Q3

The presence of more species with different adaptations makes it more likely that some organisms will survive an ecologial disaster.

The presence of a variety of herbivore species that can feed on a large number of different producer species helps ensure abundant prey for predators in the ecosystem.

Greater genetic variation within a species makes it more likely that some individuals will survive a disease outbreak.

All of the above.

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Consider the image. If something wiped out the producers, what would happen to the sustainability of the ecosystem in which the organisms live?

Level 2Q4

The ecosystem is sustainable because primary consumers would eat each other.

The ecosystem is not sustainable without producers.

The ecosystem is sustainable because the producers only represent a small, somewhat insignificant, part of the ecosystem.

The ecosystem is not sustainable because the mountain lions, eagles, and snakes rely on the praire grass for food.

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Click on each letter choice to see answers to the questions. Reorganize the letter answers to answer each of the questions below. The four letters in order will be your password for level 2.

1. How does biodiversity stabilize ecosystems?

2. How does biobiversity make ecosystems sustainable?

3. How does biodiversity contribute to the health of organisms in an ecosystem?

4. How can humans increase sustainability of ecosystems through biodiversity?

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Well done, Eco-Champions!

Well done, Eco-Champions!

You've turned the tide and made the EcoSphere sustainable. Your choices have paved the way for a thriving environment. Keep up the excellent work in the levels to come!

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Hello, nature enthusiasts! I'm Eco Explorer Emma, and our mission is clear - protect the diversity of life! Identify and defend key species to ensure a harmonious EcoSphere. Are you ready to become Guardians of Diversity?

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LEVEL 3

Guardians of Diversity

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An energy pyramid is shown in the image. There are feeding relationships between the organisms in any ecosystem. Think about how the feeding relationships ecosystem contribute to the health of organisms living in the ecosystem.

Level 3Q1

Which statement is true concerning the feeding relationships in an ecosystem?

There are more tertiary consumers than any other kind of consumer in an ecosystem because they can eat anything.

Having too many producers in an ecosystem never poses a problem.

Primary consumers have plenty of food because they eat plants and animals.

If there are too few producers, there won't be enough food to support the ecosystem.

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Which graph correctly shows what happens to sustainability as biodiversity increases?

Level 3Q2

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Level 3Q3

Which of the above also contribute to the health of organisms within the ecosystem?

1 and 4 contribute to the health of organisms in an ecosystem.

2, 3, and 4 contribute to the health of organisms in an ecosystem.

None contribute to the health of organisms in an ecosystem.

All contribute to the health of organisms in an ecosystem.

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The question below has two parts. Click on part A and part B to see the two questions, then write the answer for each on your response sheet. The two correct letters will be your code to breakout of level 3.

Level 3Q4

Two food webs are diagrammed in the image. Click the buttons below to see the questions that correspond with the image. Click the next button when you have your two answers.

PART B

PART A

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Marvelous, Guardians of Diversity!

You've identified and protected key species, ensuring a vibrant EcoSphere. Your butterfly wings carry you forward to new challenges. Ready for the next adventure?

Marvelous, Guardians of Diversity!

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Greetings, curious minds! I'm Fauna, your Zoologist guide. The Eco-Goblin has turned our ecosystem into a puzzle. Let's solve it together! Piece by piece, we'll reveal the beauty of biodiversity in this Eco-Puzzle Extravaganza!

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Eco-Puzzle Extravaganza

LEVEL 4

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Complete the puzzle. When complete, answer the question . The answer to the question will be your password for level 4.

Level 4Q1

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You've pieced together the biodiversity puzzle, showcasing your zoological prowess. The EcoSphere is grateful for your fox-like cunning. Onward to untangle more mysteries!

Fantastic, Puzzle Solvers!

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Ah, my inquisitive scholars! I'm Professor B. Green, and we've reached a critical point. Symbiotic relationships are key to a thriving EcoSphere. Ready for a Symbiotic Showdown? Let's unravel the intricate web of connections!

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Symbiotic Showdown

LEVEL 5

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A forest food web is shown in the image.

Level 5Q1

Which change would likely cause a decrease in the frog poputlation?

An increase in the ladybird population

An increase in the snake population

An increase in the butterfly population

An increase in the number of producers

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The Prairies Region and the Cross Timbers are located in north-central Texas. The graph shows information about the eating habits of white tailed deer in there regions.

Level 5Q2

A Cross Timbers rancher is concerned about competition between the ranch animals and the deer. Based on the graph, which ranch animals compete for the most food with white-tailed deer?

Hogs that eat fruit, seeds, and feed

Goats that eat weeds and shrubs

Turkeys that eat seeds and fruit

Cattle that eat grass and feed

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Which organisms in the food web compete for the same food source in this environment?

Level 5Q3

Decomposers and grasses

Hawks and frogs

Frogs and snakes

Grasshoppers and snakes

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Four students were asked to create a graph representing a typical predator-prey relationship. Which graph shows a situation in which the number of predators in a population depends on the number of prey?

Level 5Q4

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Drag the correct answers from the word bank to complete the statements.Note: You will NOT use all of the words.

Certain ecosystems are better at withstanding environmental changes. Drag and drop the correct answer from the word menu to complete the statements.Food web _______________ will be better at withstanding environmental change because it has _______________ biodiversity. In this food web, there are more _______________ and therefore, more nutrient sources for organisms.

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Hoot-tastic work, Symbiotic Scholars!

You've unraveled the intricate web of symbiotic relationships, demonstrating your ecological understanding. The EcoSphere applauds your scholarly achievements. Ready for more symbiosis in the next level?

Hoot-tastic work, Symbiotic Scholars!

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Brace yourselves, eco-heroes! I'm Captain Clara, and the Eco-Goblin has stirred up a Climate Catastrophe. Together, we'll stabilize the Ecosphere's climate amidst the chaos. Ready for this chilling challenge?

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Climate Catastrophe

LEVEL 6

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Fish in a lake have to compete for space. Different fish have different optimal temperature ranges. The graph shows the temperature ranges of four fish species. At which temperature range will there be the most competition for space among these fish species?

25°C to 30°C

10°C to 15°C

15°C to 20°C

5°C to 10°C

Level 6 Q1

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An ecosystem that is not sustainable can break down when a natural disaster occurs. This can lead to organisms in the ecosystem either leaving the area or dying off. Increased biodiversity results in a more sustainable ecosystem because -

a greater number of plant species means that there is less barren land.

Level 6Q2

a greater variety of species present allows more organisms to adapt after changes occur.

the transition area between two ecosystems is narrower.

there are fewer species to be affected by environmental stresses.

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Immediately after a forest fire, the primary consumers in the area will compete most for which biotic factor?

food

Level 6Q3

space

oxygen

sunlight

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A sustainable ecosystem is one that can replenish nutrients and continue to provide life. The more biodiversity an ecosystem has, the higher its sustainability and the healthier is it. Rank the ecosystems from most sustainable to least sustainable.

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Taiga

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Temperate forest

Level 6Q4

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Tundra

Tropical rain forest

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Arctic applause, Climate Champions!

You've stabilized the Ecosphere's climate, weathering the storm. Your efforts resonate like the crackling ice. Brace yourselves for the challenges that lie ahead, fearless eco-heroes!

Arctic applause, Climate Champions!

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Welcome, stewards of nature! I'm Flora, the Wise Old Tree. The Eco-Goblin has harmed our sacred grove. Will you help me revive it? Step into the Grove of Harmony, where the roots of biodiversity run deep.

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Bloom to Balance

LEVEL 7

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Level 7Q1

Low soil biodiversity leads to increased ability to recover from soil disruptions.

How does soil biodiversity help to stabilize an ecosystem?

High diversity of soil organisms leads to increased nutrient recycling and more nutrients available to organisms.

Nutrients in an ecosystem are only absorbed through the air, so it doesn't matter whether soil has low or high diversity.

Soil biodiversity increases as human-created waste helps stabilize ecosystems.

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Level 7Q2

sunlight

The strangler fig is a vine that starts out as a seed in the tree canopy of the rain forest. It drops its roots down from the canopy to canopy to the forest floor.

soil

nutrients

consumers

By sprouting in the rain-forest canopy, the strangler fig seedling is exposed to more -

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Level 7Q4

microorganisms

Plants grow in many different shapes and sizes. Much of their shape depends on an internal structure that is composed of carbon-containing molecules such as cellulose and lignin. Plants that have a strong internal structure can grow larger than other plants because their structure can support their size.

soil

air

water

Plants obtain the majority of the carbon necessary for building structural molecules from -

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Level 7Q4

Plant 1

Students are investigating the characteristics of different plants. They record the characteristics in a table.

Plant 2

Plant 3

Plant 4

Which plant would best compete for sunlight in a rain forest?

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As a variety of species fill niches within an ecosystem, organism health improves. In the space below are factors that can influence the health of organisms within an ecosystem.

Decreases Organism Health

IncreasesOrganism Health

Loss of species

Level 7Q5

Pollution

Oxygen production

High biodiversity

Unable to adapt to changing conditions

Recycling of nutrients in soil

Deforestation

Water filtration

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Drag the correct factors to the correct column. Once sorted, the numbers in column 2, in order from least to greatest, will be your level 7 code.

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Splendid, Grove Stewards!

You've revived the ancient grove, showcasing your botanical brilliance. The EcoSphere's roots run deep with gratitude. Continue nurturing nature as you journey to the next level!

Splendid, Grove Stewards!

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Dive in, courageous adventurers! I'm Alan, your Aquatic Aviator. The Eco-Goblin has left our oceans in disarray. Join me on an Oceanic Rejuvenation mission - restore balance to the seas and ensure a vibrant aquatic ecosystem!

Ocean Odyssey

LEVEL 8

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The number of different types of plants around the pond will increase.

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Fish populations in the pond will begin to decrease.

Giant salvinia is an aquatic plant that floats on water and reproduces rapidly. When these plants die, decomposition by bacteria affects oxygen levels in the water. As more plants die, less oxygen is available in the in the water. Students observe a pond covered by giant salvinia. Which statement is the best prediction the students can make about the immediate future of the pond?

The amount of bacteria in the pond will suddenly decrease.

Level 8Q1

The depth of the water in the pond will increase.

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The two species of barnacles are closely related to each other.

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Barnacles grow larger when they are isolated from other species.

A scientist named Joseph Connell stuided two species of barnacles on the shore of a Scottish island. In the area between the average tide and the neap high tide, he found that the population of Species A was smaller than that of Species B. He removed Species B from one area but left both species A and B in a similar area. The graph shows the results of this study. Based on these data, which hypothesis was Connell most likely testing?

The two species of barnacles compete with each other for resources.

Level 8Q2

The populations of both species of barnacles increase more in warm water than in cool.

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Clown fish move water near sea anemones when dissolved oxygen levels are low.

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Sea anemones and clown fish live together in the ocean. Which statement best describes one way sea anemones depend on clown fish for an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

Clown fish decrease competition among sea anemones.

Clownfish consume the remains of organisms paralyzed by sea anemones.

Level 8Q3

Clown fish protect sea anemones from predatory fish.

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The waters surrounding the coral reef will become cool with the decreasing number of organisms living there.

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The coral reef would be allowed to flourish without so many fish and plants living in and around it.

Clownfish, sea anemone, coral, sea urchins, sponges, and parrot fish are just a few examples of the large variety of organisms that can be found in a coral reef. The coral reef and its inhabitants are suffering due to several factors such as pollution, coastal development, sedimentation and destructive fishing practices. What would be the most likely result if some of the species in the coral reef are destroyed?

The coral reef would begin to deteriorate without the variety of fish and plants necessary to maintain balance.

Level 8Q4

Other organisms would move into the coral reef area.

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Mild temperatures, some suspended particles, flows at a medium speed

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Very warm, very clear, and very slow

The graph shows the range of water conditions preferred by three species of fish in an Ozark stream.Water with which of these conditions would cause the most competition for resources among all three species of fish?

Mild temperatures, some suspended particles, flows very fast

Level 8Q5

Very cold, very clear, and very fast

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The amount of different species in an area

How long something can last

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Oceanic Overachievers, you've restored balance to the seas with finesse. Your aquatic adventure has just begun. Gear up for more oceanic wonders in the next level. Keep making waves!

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You've successfully restored the EcoSphere to its harmonious state by understanding the importance of biodiversity! Remember, each species plays a unique role in sustaining our planet. Great job!

Congratulations, Eco-Explorers!

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C. Providing protection for ecosystems by limiting outside interaction and providing safety for organisms to live and reproduce in an area

Part B Which statement best explains the answer to Part A? A. Sustainability is directly linked to biodiversity, and biodiversity has to do with how many producers are in an ecosystem.B. Sustainability is not linked to biodiversity. There are more large animals in Food web 2, making it more sustainable. C. Sustainability is not linked to biodiversity. There are more small animals in Food web 1, making it more sustainable. D. Sustainability is directly linked to biodiversity, and biodiversity has to do with how many populations are in an ecosystem.

Part A Which food web is more sustainable? A. Food web 1 B. Food web 2 C. They are equal. D. Neither is sustainable.

D. Species in an ecosystem depend on one another for resources and food. Each species has a role that is important to a good balance. More biodiversity means better balance for a longer amount of time.

B. Diversity of species in an ecosystem prevents disruption as a whole due to things like natural disasters, climate change, and weather extremes. Biodiversity keeps things steady and not easily disrupted. When disrupted, these ecosystems bounce back quickly.

A. Biodiverse ecosystems have greater opportunity to inherit genes that help resist disease, changing enivironmental conditions, and move energy effectively through the ecosystem.