B18.7 Maintaining biodiversity

Question 1

How can breeding program maintain levels of biodiversity?

Answer 1

Breeding programs can be introduced for endangered species - in carefully controlled conditions to ensure a high level of success

Question 2

What can protection do to maintain biodiversity?

Answer 2

Can ensure protection from poachers and other wildlife

Can seclude areas which have endangered species and eventually regenerate rare habitats

Question 3

How can field margins and hedgerows help maintain biodiversity?

Answer 3

Hedgerows can allow plants and bird to regrow into their own habitat

Question 4

How can reduction of deforestation maintain levels of biodiversity?

Answer 4

CO2 can increase global temperatures therefore increasing the risk of habitats potentially not being able to survive

Question 5

How can recycling resources help maintain levels of biodiversity?

Answer 5

Waste place in landfill can potentially lead to pollution and contamination of habitats
Less waste leads to less risk of destroying natural habitats