The Anthropocene (Leaving Cert CASD): Flashcards
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What does biodiversity include?
What does biodiversity include?
Species, genetic differences, ecosystems
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity?
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity?
Genetic, species, ecosystem diversity
What is genetic diversity?
What is genetic diversity?
Genetic differences within same species
What is species diversity?
What is species diversity?
Variety & number of species in an ecosystem
What % of assessed species are threatened globally?
What % of assessed species are threatened globally?
28%
What are the 5 main drivers of biodiversity loss?
What are the 5 main drivers of biodiversity loss?
Land/sea use, overexploitation, climate, pollution, invasives
How does current extinction rate compare to natural rate?
How does current extinction rate compare to natural rate?
Tens to hundreds of times higher
What are the 4 types of ecosystem services?
What are the 4 types of ecosystem services?
Supporting, regulating, provisioning, cultural
Potential GDP loss from ecosystem collapse by 2030?
Potential GDP loss from ecosystem collapse by 2030?
€2.6 trillion
What is the annual cost of invasive species in EU?
What is the annual cost of invasive species in EU?
€12 billion