Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Cause of acid rain
Cause of acid rain
Sulfur dioxide emissions from factories
Chemical pollutants from farming
Chemical pollutants from farming
Pesticides and fertilizers
Effect of greenhouse gas emissions
Effect of greenhouse gas emissions
Global warming leading to habitat loss
Impact of land clearance for development
Impact of land clearance for development
Reduces number of available habitats
Purpose of breeding programs
Purpose of breeding programs
Prevent endangered species from becoming extinct
Purpose of protecting rare habitats
Purpose of protecting rare habitats
Safeguard unique species to prevent extinction
Definition of monoculture
Definition of monoculture
Growing only one type of crop
Benefit of reintroducing hedgerows
Benefit of reintroducing hedgerows
Creates habitats for various organisms
Benefit of reducing deforestation
Benefit of reducing deforestation
Slows global warming and habitat destruction
Benefits of recycling for biodiversity
Benefits of recycling for biodiversity
Reduces waste land, conserves resources, cuts pollution
Purpose of maintaining rainforests
Purpose of maintaining rainforests
Protect critical habitats from destruction
Purpose of reducing water pollution
Purpose of reducing water pollution
Protect aquatic ecosystems