Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What is biodiversity
A
Measure of all different species of organisms on earth
2
Q
How does pollution occur
A
As a result of bodily waste not being treated properly
3
Q
How does deforestation affect the environment
A
Increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
4
Q
If peat is burnt as a fuel, how does this affect biodiversity
A
Damages ecosystems for for a range of species
5
Q
How does global warming occur
A
When carbon dioxide levels and greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere
