biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
what is biodiversity?
A
the variety of different species of organisms on earth, or within an ecosystem
2
Q
why is high biodiversity important?
A
it makes sure that ecosystems are stable as species can depend on each other and it helps maintain the environment
3
Q
give 3 examples of current things that are reducing biodiversity
A
waste production, deforestation and global warming