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

Figure:Location of Yasuni National Park in Ecuador

Table:Species richness of Yasuni National Park

Table:Ocelot phototrap survey data from Yasuni National Park
Define biodiversity.
biodiversity is a broad concept encompassing the total diversity of living systems / biodiversity includes the species, habitat and genetic diversity within an area / the amount of biological diversity per unit area; OWTTE; Award [1 max] for a correct definition.