Biodiversity and waste management Flashcards
What do different species depend on each other for ?
Different things in an ecosystem
What can different species also help do ?
Keep the conditions in the environment right for each other
What can having a higher biodiversity mean ?
The ecosystem is more stable
What is the population of the world doing ?
Increasing
What is happening to the world ?
There are more people that need more resources to survive
What is happening when people demand a higher standard of living ?
We use more raw materials which uses more energy in order to make these things
What is happening to resources ?
there are more resources being used more quickly than being replaced
What things are contributing to polluting lakes ?
Sewage and toxic chemicals
What pollution can be washed into the water ?
Fertilisers which can affect plants and animals who rely on sources of water for survival
What can be polluted on the land ?
Fertilisers, household waste in landfill sites
What can pollute the air ?
Smoke and acidic gases when they are released into the atmosphere