IB ESS SL 3.1.7 Species Diversity Components Question Bank
Interpret species richness and evenness as components of species diversity.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Course
- ESS SL
- Level
- SL
Interpret species richness and evenness as components of species diversity.

Figure:Four species of the family Leporidae

Figure:A dichotomous key for species A to D

Figure:Sagebrush ecosystem without 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.
a. greater overall biodiversity-without cheatgrass/in Fig 1c;
b. greater habitat/species/genetic diversity without cheatgrass/Fig 1c
c. greater richness of species without cheatgrass/in Fig 1c;
d. greater evenness of species without cheatgrass/in Fig 1c;
Note: Accept in the converse