Biodiversity

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What is the process called when fertilizers, animal waste, sewage, or other nitrogen and phosphorus-rich substances enter waterways, leading to excessive algae growth?

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Eutrophication

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What term is used to describe a species that is on the verge of becoming endangered?

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Threatened species

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What is the name of the process that involves bringing species back to their natural environment to maintain ecosystem stability?

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Reintroduction program

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What do we call a species that is on the verge of becoming extinct?

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Endangered species

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What is the term for the practice of harvesting or hunting to such an extent that remaining individuals may not be able to replenish the population?

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Overexploitation

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What are the three main components of biodiversity?

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The three main components of biodiversity are species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is the significance of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, influencing the types and numbers of various other species.

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What is habitat destruction, and how does it affect biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

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What is the difference between endangered and threatened species?

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Endangered species are at a higher risk of extinction than threatened species, which are at risk of becoming endangered.