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Biodiversity
GeographicThe variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or the world as a whole. High biodiversity is considered important for ecosystem health and resilience.
Example: Brazil's Amazon rainforest contains the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on Earth.
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Environment - current issues
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