Chapter 5 Biodiversity, Threats to Biodiversity, Conserving Bio.

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What is sustainable use?

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The use of a resource at a rate that can be replaced or recycled.

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What is an endemic species?

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A species that is only found in one specific geographic location.

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What impact do invasive species have?

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They have a negative impact on both the ecosystem and the economy.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process where a habitat is broken into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities.

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What is the primary cause of extinction?

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Habitat loss and degradation.

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Define 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 conservation?

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The protection and preservation of natural resources and biodiversity.

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What are invasive species?

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Species that are non-native to an ecosystem and whose introduction causes harm.

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What does habitat loss refer to?

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The destruction or alteration of the natural environment where species live.

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What is the significance of endemic species?

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They are important for maintaining the ecological balance and can be indicators of environmental health.