Human Impact on Species diversity

Question 1

How do humans affect species diversity?

Answer 1

1. Humans reduce species diversity

Question 2

What do humans do that results in a reduction of species diversity?

Answer 2

1. Deforestation
2. Agriculture

Question 3

Why does deforestation reduce species diversity?

Answer 3

1. Removing trees removes habitats / niches / food sources / for organisms

Question 4

Why does agriculture reduce species diversity?

Answer 4

1. Plants that would normally grow are out-competed by GM crops
2. This favours the growth of crops
3. But reduces the types and numbers of plants and animal species
4. So there is a reduction in species diversity