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IB ESS SL 3.1.7 Species Diversity Components Questions

Interpret species richness and evenness as components of species diversity.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • define species diversity using species richness and relative abundance or evenness
  • compare biodiversity between ecosystems using quantitative species counts and the degree of change
  • interpret how invasive species or habitat change alters richness, evenness and overall species diversity

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IB ESS SL 3.1.7 Species Diversity Components Questions question 1

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Figure: Four species of the family Leporidae

Figure:Four species of the family Leporidae

Figure: A dichotomous key for species A to D

Figure:A dichotomous key for species A to D

Figure: Sagebrush ecosystem without invasive cheatgrass

Figure:Sagebrush ecosystem without invasive cheatgrass

Figure: Sagebrush ecosystem with invasive cheatgrass

Figure:Sagebrush ecosystem with invasive cheatgrass

The family Leporidae includes hares and rabbits. The figures show four species that can be found in western North America.

Distinguish between the biodiversity of the sagebrush ecosystems in

Figures: Sagebrush ecosystem without invasive cheatgrass and Sagebrush ecosystem with invasive cheatgrass.

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