Human Impacts on Streams Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main use for freshwater in the US and Europe? A. Industrial, B. Agriculture, C. Domestic
A
Industrial
2
Q
There are 3 direct threats from humans to biodiversity, what are they?
A
Fisheries
Pollution & Land uses
Dams
3
Q
What is indirect threat from humans to biodiversity?
A
Climate change
4
Q
In fisheries threats what are the two main drivers?
A
Overfishing
Stocking
5
Q
In pollution and land use threats what are the two main drivers?
A
Toxins
Nutrients
6
Q
In dams threats what are the two main drivers?
A
Fragmentation
Flow/temperature alterations
7
Q
What is the biggest threat to freshwaer biodiversity?
A
Alien species
