Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
13 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
13 cards from this deck
Definition of biodiversity
Definition of biodiversity
Variety of all living organisms in a habitat or ecosystem
Three components of biodiversity
Three components of biodiversity
Species diversity, genetic variation, ecosystem range
High biodiversity effect on ecosystems
High biodiversity effect on ecosystems
Increases stability and resilience
Why species interdependence matters
Why species interdependence matters
Maintains relationships for food, shelter, vital services
Human resources from biodiversity
Human resources from biodiversity
Food, medicine, raw materials
Causes of habitat destruction
Causes of habitat destruction
Deforestation, urbanisation, agriculture
Climate change impact on species
Climate change impact on species
Forces migration or extinction
Types of pollution threatening biodiversity
Types of pollution threatening biodiversity
Air, water, soil pollution
Examples of overexploitation
Examples of overexploitation
Overfishing, hunting, logging
Impact of invasive species
Impact of invasive species
Outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to native species
Examples of protected areas
Examples of protected areas
National parks, nature reserves, marine protected areas
Sustainable practices for biodiversity
Sustainable practices for biodiversity
Sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing
Legislation protecting biodiversity
Legislation protecting biodiversity
Endangered Species Act, Convention on Biological Diversity