Maintaining Biodiversity (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Cause of acid rain
Cause of acid rain
Sulfur dioxide emissions from factories
Define monoculture
Define monoculture
Growing only one type of crop
Purpose of breeding programs
Purpose of breeding programs
Prevent endangered species from extinction by increasing populations
Effect of greenhouse gas emissions
Effect of greenhouse gas emissions
Global warming & habitat loss
Farming chemicals that harm wildlife
Farming chemicals that harm wildlife
Pesticides & fertilizers
Why maintain rainforests?
Why maintain rainforests?
Protect critical habitats & prevent destruction
Benefit of replanting hedgerows/woodlands
Benefit of replanting hedgerows/woodlands
Restores previously destroyed habitats
Why reintroduce hedgerows?
Why reintroduce hedgerows?
Creates habitats for variety of organisms
How recycling helps biodiversity
How recycling helps biodiversity
Decreases land for waste, conserves resources, reduces pollution
Effect of reducing deforestation &
Effect of reducing deforestation &
Slows global warming, reduces habitat destruction