Causes of Decreased Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Effect of human population growth
A
Need for more agricultural land/housing
Destroys habitats
More waste and pollution produced
2
Q
Agriculture
A
Agricultural land has monoculture
Reduced genetic diversity
More subjected to disease due to inability to adapt to change in conditions
Pesticides used such as nitrates leading to eutrophication
3
Q
Climate change
A
Warmer/dryer climate
Modern species not adapted
Rise in sea level reduces land area
