Biodiveristy and waster Flashcards
What is biodiversity
A variety of different species of organisms on earth or within an ecosystem
Why is high biodiversity important
It make sure that ecosystems are stable because different species depend on each other for things
What human actions are reducing biodiversity
Waste production
Deforestation
Global warming
What is happening due to the worlds increasing population
Our actions have far more widespread and we put pressure on the environment
What is the problem with people around the world demanding a higher standard of living
We are using more raw materials like oil and also using more energy for manufacturing processes and so we are taking more resources from the environment more quickly
What does the increasing demands on the environment mean
We are producing more waste and this means more harmful pollution
What does harmful pollution affect
Water land air and kills plants and animals so reduces biodiversity
