Maintaining Biodiversity (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does global warming lead to, according to the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions?
What does global warming lead to, according to the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions?
Habitat loss
What causes acid rain that damages habitats?
What causes acid rain that damages habitats?
Sulfur dioxide emissions from factories
Which chemicals from farming leach into the environment and harm wildlife?
Which chemicals from farming leach into the environment and harm wildlife?
Pesticides and fertilisers
What negative impact does land clearance for development have?
What negative impact does land clearance for development have?
Reduces number of available habitats
What is the purpose of breeding programs?
What is the purpose of breeding programs?
Prevent endangered species extinction
What can be done to damaged habitats to support populations?
What can be done to damaged habitats to support populations?
They can be restored
What is monoculture?
What is monoculture?
Growing only one type of crop
Why are field margins left uncultivated?
Why are field margins left uncultivated?
Allow wildflowers and grasses to grow
What benefit do hedgerows around agricultural land provide?
What benefit do hedgerows around agricultural land provide?
Create habitats for various organisms
How does reducing deforestation help maintain biodiversity?
How does reducing deforestation help maintain biodiversity?
Slows global warming and habitat loss
What is one benefit of recycling over landfill disposal?
What is one benefit of recycling over landfill disposal?
Decreases land required for waste
Which positive action protects critical habitats from destruction?
Which positive action protects critical habitats from destruction?
Maintaining rainforests