Biodiversity and Ecosystems

What You'll Learn

Biodiversity—the variety of life in an ecosystem—makes ecosystems more resilient. Loss of biodiversity from human activities threatens ecosystem stability worldwide.

Key Words

amplitude
reflection

Materials Needed

ruler
markers
popsicle sticks
pennies

Safety First

Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Biodiversity—the variety of life in an ecosystem—makes ecosystems more resilient. Loss of biodiversity from human activities threatens ecosystem stability worldwide.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 — Observe

Compare the before and after states.

Step 4 — Record

Write your conclusion: did the results match your hypothesis?

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is refraction?