Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which positive action protects critical habitats from destruction?
Which positive action protects critical habitats from destruction?
Maintaining rainforests
What is the purpose of reducing water pollution?
What is the purpose of reducing water pollution?
To protect aquatic ecosystems
How are areas of scientific interest protected?
How are areas of scientific interest protected?
By restricting human access
What does replanting hedgerows and woodlands restore?
What does replanting hedgerows and woodlands restore?
Habitats
What does greenhouse gas emissions contribute to?
What does greenhouse gas emissions contribute to?
Global warming
What causes acid rain?
What causes acid rain?
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
How does land clearance for development affect habitats?
How does land clearance for development affect habitats?
Reduces available habitats
What is the aim of breeding programs?
What is the aim of breeding programs?
To prevent endangered species extinction
Why are field margins left uncultivated?
Why are field margins left uncultivated?
For wildflowers and grasses to grow
What is monoculture?
What is monoculture?
Growing only one type of crop
What benefit does recycling provide for land use?
What benefit does recycling provide for land use?
Decreases land required for waste