Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does biodiversity refer to?
What does biodiversity refer to?
Variety of living organisms in a habitat
Which three components are included in biodiversity?
Which three components are included in biodiversity?
Species, genetic variation, ecosystems
How does high biodiversity affect ecosystem stability?
How does high biodiversity affect ecosystem stability?
Increases stability and resilience
What does interdependence in ecosystems mean?
What does interdependence in ecosystems mean?
Species depend on each other
Which resources does biodiversity provide to humans?
Which resources does biodiversity provide to humans?
Food, medicine, and raw materials
Which activities cause habitat destruction?
Which activities cause habitat destruction?
Deforestation, urbanization, agriculture
How does climate change threaten biodiversity?
How does climate change threaten biodiversity?
Forces species to migrate or face extinction
What types of pollution threaten biodiversity?
What types of pollution threaten biodiversity?
Air, water, and soil pollution
Which are examples of overexploitation?
Which are examples of overexploitation?
Overfishing, hunting, and logging
How do invasive species threaten native species?
How do invasive species threaten native species?
Outcompete, prey on, bring diseases
What are examples of protected areas?
What are examples of protected areas?
National parks and nature reserves
Which sustainable practices help maintain biodiversity?
Which sustainable practices help maintain biodiversity?
Sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing