Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of biodiversity
Definition of biodiversity
Variety of living organisms in a habitat or ecosystem
Three aspects biodiversity includes
Three aspects biodiversity includes
Species diversity, genetic variation, range of ecosystems
How biodiversity affects ecosystem stability
How biodiversity affects ecosystem stability
Increases stability & resilience to environmental changes
Human resources from biodiversity
Human resources from biodiversity
Food, medicine, raw materials
Examples of habitat destruction threats
Examples of habitat destruction threats
Deforestation, urbanisation, agriculture
Climate change impact on species
Climate change impact on species
Forces species to migrate or face extinction
How invasive species harm native species
How invasive species harm native species
Outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to them
Examples of protected areas for conservation
Examples of protected areas for conservation
National parks, nature reserves, marine protected areas
Sustainable practices to maintain biodiversity
Sustainable practices to maintain biodiversity
Sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing
Legislation examples protecting biodiversity
Legislation examples protecting biodiversity
Endangered Species Act, Convention on Biological Diversity