Maintaining Biodiversity (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is a major consequence of greenhouse gas emissions?
What is a major consequence of greenhouse gas emissions?
Global warming and habitat loss
What chemical causes acid rain that damages habitats?
What chemical causes acid rain that damages habitats?
Sulfur dioxide from factories
Which farming chemicals leach into the environment and harm wildlife?
Which farming chemicals leach into the environment and harm wildlife?
Pesticides and fertilizers
What is the main purpose of breeding programs in conservation?
What is the main purpose of breeding programs in conservation?
To prevent endangered species extinction
What is monoculture in agriculture?
What is monoculture in agriculture?
Growing only one type of crop
Why are field margins left uncultivated around farmland?
Why are field margins left uncultivated around farmland?
To allow wildflowers and grasses to grow
How does reducing deforestation help maintain biodiversity?
How does reducing deforestation help maintain biodiversity?
It slows global warming and habitat loss
What is a benefit of recycling for biodiversity?
What is a benefit of recycling for biodiversity?
Decreases land needed for waste
Why is maintaining rainforests considered a positive human interaction?
Why is maintaining rainforests considered a positive human interaction?
It protects critical habitats
How does reducing water pollution help ecosystems?
How does reducing water pollution help ecosystems?
Protects aquatic ecosystems
What is the purpose of restricting human access to certain areas?
What is the purpose of restricting human access to certain areas?
To protect sensitive ecosystems
What negative impact does land clearance for development have?
What negative impact does land clearance for development have?
Reduces the number of available habitats