Topic 7 Flashcards
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What is the sixth extinction and why is it happening?
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Scientists predict that the sixth extinction is going to wipe out the grizzly bears because human population in North America is increasing and their environment is shrinking, also they are being hunted very commonly
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What is a bioindicator species ?
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It is a species that scientists can observe to determine the state of their environment ex. Small water crustaceans
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How are humans impacting biodiversity ?
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They have a very negative impact. Humans have cleared much land for farming and the nutrients In the soil has gone down, also humans have hunted a large amount of species to nearly extinct
