Maintaining Biodiversity (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Cause of acid rain
Cause of acid rain
Sulfur dioxide emissions from factories
Chemical pollutants from farming
Chemical pollutants from farming
Pesticides and fertilizers
Greenhouse gas emissions effect on habitats
Greenhouse gas emissions effect on habitats
Global warming leading to habitat loss
Purpose of breeding programs
Purpose of breeding programs
Prevent endangered species from extinction
Monoculture definition
Monoculture definition
Growing only one type of crop
Benefit of replanting hedgerows
Benefit of replanting hedgerows
Creates habitats for various organisms
Three benefits of recycling
Three benefits of recycling
Less land for waste, saves resources, reduces pollution
Reducing deforestation & benefit
Reducing deforestation & benefit
Slows global warming, reduces habitat destruction
Purpose of protecting rare habitats
Purpose of protecting rare habitats
Safeguard unique species, prevent extinction
Benefit of maintaining rainforests
Benefit of maintaining rainforests
Protects critical habitats from destruction
Benefit of reducing water pollution
Benefit of reducing water pollution
Protects aquatic ecosystems
Land clearance for development effect
Land clearance for development effect
Reduces number of available habitats
Purpose of field margins
Purpose of field margins
Allow wildflowers/grasses to grow, support biodiversity