B-LS2-7 Reducing Human Impact on Biodiversity

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What is the primary goal of wildlife conservation?

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To protect species from extinction.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What are sustainable logging practices?

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Methods of harvesting timber that maintain the forest's biodiversity and ecosystem.

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What is habitat loss?

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The destruction or alteration of the natural environment where a species lives.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is carbon capture?

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A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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What is the impact of pollution on biodiversity?

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Pollution can harm species, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to loss of biodiversity.

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What is conservation biology?

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A field of science that focuses on protecting and managing biodiversity.