The importance of biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘Biodiversity’ refer to?
A
The wide variety of life on Earth
2
Q
How are organisms classified?
A
According to differences in PHYSICAL FEATURES and DNA
3
Q
What is the name of a large group containing many organisms with a small number of characteristics in common?
A
A Kingdom
4
Q
What is the name of a small group containing fewer organisms with more characteristics in common?
A
A Species
5
Q
What is ‘Monoculture’?
A
The continuous production of one type of crop
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of Monoculture?
A
If pests and disease attacked the crop it could harm it easily, so farmers use a lot of chemical pesticides. This can harm the environment and so is not viewed as sustainable.
