Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What does Biodiversity mean?
A
The Variety Of Different Species In A Given Area
2
Q
The more species in an area…
A
the mores stable the ecosystem is
3
Q
What are the benefits for Biodiversity?
A
- Provides Food
- Stable ecosystem helps regulate the atmosphere
4
Q
In order to obtain biodiversity….
A
animals cannot become extinct
5
Q
What are the reasons for reduction in species number?
A
- Change in Land use
- Climate Change
- Over-Expolitation
- Intro of ‘Alien Species’
6
Q
How do you protect Biodiversity?
A
- SSSIs protect the environment
- Computer Programs can be used to predict the effect of Climate Change
