Maintaining biodiversity (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards

1. Moral/ethical 2) Aesthetic 3) Ecosystem structure 4) Value to humans

Responsibility to look after other species and protect them

Makes world beautiful and interesting to explore

All organisms depend on each other in ecosystems

Essential for carbon cycle to work properly

Plants provide medicines, wildlife attracts tourists

Wetlands - protected to keep rare species safe

Creates corridors connecting different habitats for wildlife

Reduces harmful activities like quarrying for new materials

Tree roots hold soil together and stop it washing away

Absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis

No living individuals of a species remain anywhere

High risk of extinction with dangerously small populations

Increase populations and prevent inbreeding in endangered species

At top of food chains, indicates if ecosystem is healthy