6. Name four extinct species (11:32).
a. Dodo
b. Woolly mammoth
c. Passenger pigeon
d. Tasmanian tiger
7. The best way to wipe out a species is to remove it from its natural environment (13:03).
8. To look at tiny living thing closely you can use a magnifying glass or a microscope (13:47).
9. The largest ecosystem in the world is the sea/ocean (15:00).
10. 71% of the world is covered by water (15:07).
11. two-thirds of all the species in the world live in the ocean.
12. List five things you can do to increase biodiversity (16:20)
a. Plant native trees and plants
b. Reduce pesticide and fertilizer use
c. Protect wetlands and forests
d. Support conservation organizations
e. Create wildlife-friendly gardens
13. Tiny living things called mold can grow from spores on bread. They can be used to make penicillin and even soy sauce (18:40)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of bill nye biodiversity worksheet.