Unit 3: Human Impact on Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
HIPCO
A
Habitat loss, invasive and exotic species, pollution, climate change, overharvesting.
2
Q
Describe habitat loss.
A
A species’ natural habitat is removed.
3
Q
Describe invasive species.
A
They dominate the population of an area, decreasing the biodiversity.
4
Q
Describe overharvesting.
A
When individuals are removed faster than the population can replace them.
5
Q
Describe pollution.
A
Toxic contaminants threaten biodiversity.
6
Q
Describe climate change.
A
Effected patterns of temperature and precipitation affect biodiversity.
7
Q
Shrinking habitats have a greater effect on what animals?
A
Larger
