IB ESS HL 3.1.1 Biodiversity Levels Question Bank
Distinguish genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and explain why each matters.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS HL
- Level
- HL
Distinguish genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and explain why each matters.

Figure:Global biodiversity extinction-risk categories

Figure:Changes in species extinction risk from 1980 to 2015
the two biodiversity charts shown above are based on records for species diversity. Identify one other factor that may be measured to assess the diversity of life on Earth.
a. genetic diversity;
b. habitat diversity;
Marking guidance:
Do not accept "evenness/equitability" or "richness" they are already included within concept of species diversity