TEST Biodiversity and Sustainability

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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 number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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How does low biodiversity affect sustainability?

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If biodiversity is low, sustainability is also low, meaning the ecosystem is less capable of withstanding changes and providing resources.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is a process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen, harming aquatic life.

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What type of agriculture produces 80% of the world's food supply but is not sustainable?

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Industrial/large scale agriculture.

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What is polyculture?

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Polyculture is the practice of growing multiple crops in one area, which can benefit each other and improve overall yield.

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What does biodiversity indicate about an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity indicates the ability of the ecosystem to survive changes and adapt to environmental shifts.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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Habitat fragmentation occurs when large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches, which can threaten species survival.

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What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity?

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Climate change can alter habitats, affect species distribution, and lead to loss of biodiversity.

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What is overexploitation of resources?

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Overexploitation of resources refers to the unsustainable use of natural resources, leading to depletion and potential extinction of species.

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What is traditional agriculture?

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Traditional agriculture is a sustainable farming practice that relies on local knowledge and methods, often using crop rotation and polyculture.