2. What is biodiversity?
• Biodiversity, short for biological diversity, is the
term used to describe the variety of life found on
Earth and all of the natural processes. This includes
ecosystem, genetic and cultural diversity, and the
connections between these and all species.
4. What is a natural region?
•A natural region is a basic geographic unit.
Usually it is a region which is distinguished by
its common natural features of geography,
geology, and climate.
8. Is it the Ecuador’s biodiversity important in the
world? Why?
• Biodiversity is important because Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse
places in the world. This means that ther are species of plants and animals
that do not exist any where else in the world. It is important for many
reasons. Scientists can study these unique species and discover new
medicines. It is important to conserve nature.
