HIPCO Review

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What is over-exploitation?

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The excessive use of species that have economic value, leading to their depletion.

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How does the current decline in biodiversity differ from past mass extinctions?

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The current decline in biodiversity is primarily caused by human activities.

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What happens to species numbers when habitat size declines?

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The number of species in an area decreases.

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What does deforestation represent in the context of HIPCO?

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Deforestation is an example of habitat destruction (H).

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Which habitat supports the most sustainable ecosystem?

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The habitat with the greatest variety of living things.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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What are the main causes of biodiversity loss?

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Habitat destruction, over-exploitation, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

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Explain the concept of climate change.

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Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.