BIODIVERSITY Flashcards
what is biodiversity
variety of all species in an ecosystem
how does it ensure the stability of an ecosystem
reduces the dependence on particular species for resources
why have humans consumption of resources and waste production increased
tis ein human Population
standard of living
where does pollution occur
land
air
water
examples of water pollutants
sewage
fetiliser
chemicals
examples of air pollutants
smoke
acidic gases
land pollutants
landfill waste
chemicals
which human acitivirtes reduce the land avakaibke for animals and plants
buildings
farming
quarrying
disposing of waste
why have peat bogs been destroyed
to produce compost to increase food production
why does the destruction of peat bogs contribute to the green hose effect
stores of carbon
during the releases large volume fo carbon dioxide
why have large scale deforestation activities occurred
provide land for cattle pr rice field a
grow crops to reduce biofuels
describe steps taken to maintain biodiversity
breeding programs
protection and rebuilding habitats
reduce deforestation
reduce carbon dioxide emissions
what is the importance of biodiversity
to maintain the stability of an ecosystem
