Threats to Philippine Biodiversity Flashcards
THREATS TO PH BIODIVERSITY:
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Habitat Loss
Climate Change
Invasive Species
Overexploitation
Pollution
Agriculture and Land Use
Mining
Habitat Loss (3)
Deforestation
Urbanization
Agriculture
Habitat Loss:
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According to data from ____ country’s forest cover is now just ____% in 2015
Driven by:
L____
L____
S____
M____
F_____
Deforestation
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
23%
Logging
Land Conversion
Slash-and-burn
Mining
Forest Fires
Habitat Loss:
_____
More people moving to cities also known as ___ which leads to clearing of natural habitats
It can result in:
H____
P____
L____
Negatively affecting ___ and ___ ecosystems
Urbanization
Urban Sprawl
Habitat Fragmentation
Pollution
Loss of Green Spaces
Terrestial and Aquatic
Habitat Loss:
______
Forests and natural habitats cleared for crop cultivation especially ____, ____, and ____
_____ crucual for biodiversity and water regulation are also drained
Agriculture
Rice
Sugarcane
Palm Oil
Wetlands
Climate Change (3)
Rising Temperature
Sea-Level Rise
Extreme Weather
Climate Change:
_____
higher average temperatures lead to prolonged ____.
Can alter habitats and ___ of various species
Usually leads to:
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W
H
Rising Temperature
heatwaves
Reduced crop yields
Water Scarcity
Heat-Related Illnesses
Climate Change:
____
Highly vulnerable due to its extensive coastline and low-lying coastal communities
This is caused by ____ and ___ melting as well as the sinking of some land areas
This causes risk of:
C____
S____
C_____
Sea-Level Rise
Polar ice caps
Glaciers
Coastal Erosion
Saltwater Intrusion
Coastal Flooding
Climate Change:
_____
Warmer sea surface temperatures can fuel stronger and more destructive typhoons as caused by climate change
It can lead to:
L____
L____
D____
D____
Extreme Weather
Landslides
Loss of Lives
Damage to Infrastructure
Disruptions to Agriculture and Transportation
Invasive Species effects (4)
Competition
Predation
Habitat Alteration
Disease & Pathogen
Invasive Species examples (3)
African Catfish
Water Hyacinth
Golden Apple Snail
Overexploitation (2)
Overfishing
Illegal Logging
Overexploitation:
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Reported by ___ about ___ to ____% of Philippine waters are (1)
Commercially important fish species include:
T____
S____
G____
Damages can include:
D____
R____
C____
Overfishing
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
60 to 70%
Tuna
Sardines
Groupers
Disruption of Food Chains
Reduced Biodiversity
Collapse of Fish Stocks
Overexploitation:
_____
Has been a long-standing issue with data collected from the ___ that indicate that unsustainable practices lead to the loss of ____ hectares of forest annualy
Contributes to:
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Illegal Logging
Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
1000 hectares
Soil erosion
Landslides
Reduced Water Availability
Impacting Communities
Pollution (2)
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Pollution:
Water Pollution
Sources:
I_____
A____
U____
W____
Leads to:
D___
O___
H____
Industrial discharges
Agricultural runoff
Untreated Sewage
Waste Disposal
Decrease in Water Quality
Oxygen Depletion
Harmful Substances
Pollution:
Air Pollution
Caused by:
V____
I___
B___
Leads to:
R____
C___
Vehicle emissions
Industrial Processes
Burning of Fossil Fuels
Respiratory Diseases
Cardiovascular Problems
Agriculture and Land Use (2)
Pesticides
Monoculture Farming
Agriculture and Land Use:
Pesticides
Harm ____ species which include insects, birds, and aquatic organisms
This is through:
D____
I____
H____
Can accumulate in tissues of organism over time and when consumed in many amounts by a predator this leads to ____
Non-Target Species
Direct Contact
Ingestion
Habitat Contamination
Biomagnification
Agriculture and Land Use:
_____ involves growing a single crop over large areas which reduces habitat diversity.
Can displace native flora and fauna. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases which in turn results to a reliance of ____
Monoculture Farming
Pesticides
Mining (2)
Habitat Destruction
Water Pollution
Mining:
Habitat Destruction
The removal of vegetation and ____.
Results in:
S____
L____
S____
Topsoil
Soil Erosion
Landslides
Siltation
Mining:
Water Pollution
_____ a common problem which occurs when ____ minerals in ore react with air and water
_____ from mining operations can smother ____ and aquatic habitats degrading habitats and important breeding grounds
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)
Sulfide Minerals
Sedimentation
Riverbeds
Protected Areas and Conservation Zones (3)
TUBBATAHA Reefs Natural Park (UNESCO)
Mount Apo Natural Park
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
