biodiversity
24 flashcards · Other · by Aamir Yousuf
What is harmful to biodiversity?
Pollution, habitat destruction, climate change, invasive species, and overexploitation.
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity means BIO means Life and DIVERSITY means Variety.
Why is overexploitation harmful to biodiversity?
It uses up resources too quickly, leaving less for plants and animals to survive.
How does habitat destruction harm biodiversity?
It destroys the places where plants and animals live, reducing their survival chances.
Why does biodiversity make ecosystems more resilient?
Greater biodiversity means ecosystems can better handle changes and threats.
What role do coral reefs play in biodiversity?
Coral reefs provide homes for many marine species and are vital ecosystems.
What happens when species cannot adapt to climate change?
They may go extinct, reducing biodiversity everywhere.
How does rising ocean temperature harm biodiversity?
It harms marine life, like coral reefs, which are homes for many species.
Why are rainforests important for biodiversity?
Rainforests provide balanced sun and rain, which plants and animals rely on to survive.
How is climate change affecting biodiversity on Earth?
Climate change heats the Earth, altering weather patterns, harming rainforests, and reducing species.
What is one consequence of losing biodiversity related to food?
If there was no biodiversity, people might not have food and could starve.
How is deforestation harmful to biodiversity?
It removes trees, forces animals to leave or die, and damages the balance of the ecosystem.
Why is deforestation harmful to biodiversity?
Deforestation destroys forests, which are home to many plants and animals, leading to species loss.
How does pollution harm biodiversity?
It destroys homes for animals and plants, makes the environment dirty, and reduces species survival.
Why is biodiversity important for food?
People need biodiversity for food to eat; it gives us many plants and animals for food.
What is one consequence of losing biodiversity related to shelter?
Without biodiversity, people can’t build homes and are exposed to weather like heat and cold.
How does biodiversity help us grow crops?
Different plants, animals, and insects spread seeds, grow plants, and keep soil healthy.
Why is biodiversity important for shelter?
People need biodiversity for materials like wood, bamboo, and leaves to build shelters.
Why is biodiversity important for humans?
It provides food, shelter, and resources that humans need to survive.
What is an example of invasive species harming biodiversity?
Invasive species take over habitats and compete with native species, reducing biodiversity.