Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

Protects critical habitats from destruction

Monitors & minimizes pollutants to protect aquatic ecosystems

Restricts human access to protect sensitive ecosystems

Restores habitats that were previously destroyed

Causes global warming, leading to habitat loss

Caused by sulfur dioxide emissions from factories, damages habitats

Pesticides & fertilizers leach into environment, harm wildlife

Reduces number of available habitats

Prevent endangered species extinction by increasing populations

Safeguard habitats with unique species to prevent extinction

Create habitats for variety of organisms in agricultural areas

Growing only one type of crop

Slows global warming, reduces rate of habitat destruction

Decreases land for waste, conserves resources, reduces pollution