Biodiversity (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Biodiversity definition
Biodiversity definition
The variety of all living organisms in a habitat/ecosystem
3 aspects included in biodiversity
3 aspects included in biodiversity
Species diversity, genetic variation, ecosystem range
Effect of high biodiversity on ecosystems
Effect of high biodiversity on ecosystems
Increases stability & resilience to change
Why is species interdependence important?
Why is species interdependence important?
Species rely on each other for food, shelter & services
Human resources from biodiversity
Human resources from biodiversity
Food, medicine, raw materials
Cultural value of biodiversity
Cultural value of biodiversity
Many cultures closely connected to their natural environments
Examples of habitat destruction
Examples of habitat destruction
Deforestation, urbanisation, agriculture
Climate change impact on species
Climate change impact on species
Forces migration or extinction due to habitat changes
Pollution types threatening biodiversity
Pollution types threatening biodiversity
Air, water, soil pollution
Overexploitation examples
Overexploitation examples
Overfishing, hunting, logging
How invasive species harm native species
How invasive species harm native species
Outcompete, prey on, bring diseases
Protected area examples
Protected area examples
National parks, nature reserves, marine protected areas
Sustainable practices for conservation
Sustainable practices for conservation
Sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing
Biodiversity protection legislation examples
Biodiversity protection legislation examples
Endangered Species Act, Convention on Biological Diversity
Education's role in conservation
Education's role in conservation
Raises awareness to encourage conservation efforts