1.1 DIVERSITY OF ORGANISMS

1. An importance of biodiversity related to the production of medicines.
6. The natural place where an organism lives.
10. An importance of biodiversity that allows humans to increase knowledge through scientific research.
11. A term describing a species that is at risk of extinction.
12. A conservation method that preserves species within their natural habitat.
14. A species that lives within a restricted habitat in a specific location.
15. The transfer of pollen that contributes to maintaining balance in nature.
17. A type of diversity caused by variations in genes within a species.
18. A forest product commonly used to make furniture.

2. One factor that contributes to the diversity of organisms in different places.
3. The clearing of forests that causes animals to lose their habitats and food sources.
4. A term used to describe countries that have extremely high biological diversity.
5. The diversity of microorganisms, animals and plants found in the environment.
7. A forest product used for making furniture and constructing buildings.
8. The type of climate in Malaysia that supports a wide variety of organisms.
9. An activity that can be developed in areas rich in biodiversity.
11. A conservation method that preserves species outside their natural habitat.
13. An important resource supplied to humans by animals and plants.
15. A very cold region that provides a habitat for organisms such as penguins.
16. A dry habitat with very little rainfall.