Loss of biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
what is habitat destruction and give 2 reasons why it would occur
A
destruction of natural areas where plants and animal species occur- decreases biodiversity
poor farming
- development
2
Q
define extinct
A
species/ group of animals or plants have no more living members
3
Q
what is poaching and give 3 types
A
killing of protected animal species which makes them rare and could go extinct
commercial/ subsistence/ trophy
4
Q
3 ways to control alien plant invasions
A
mechanical/ Labor- cut/ burn
chemical- herbicides (expensive)
biological- natural animal and does effect environment
