Ecological Footprint and Biodiversity

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What does 'biodiversity' mean?

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Variety of life.

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What is the ecological footprint of a person?

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The area needed to replace the resources used and dispose of the wastes.

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Which species do we want to go extinct due to their role in spreading diseases?

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Disease causers and mosquitoes.

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Why is it important to maintain biodiversity?

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To prevent extinction of species.

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Biodiversity gives ecosystems more resilience, which is the ability to ___?

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Recover quickly from misfortune.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems.

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How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem services?

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It enhances productivity, stability, and resilience of ecosystems.

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What are the main threats to biodiversity?

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Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, and invasive species.

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What is the relationship between ecological footprint and sustainability?

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A smaller ecological footprint indicates a more sustainable lifestyle.

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What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?

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They have a disproportionately large effect on their environment relative to their abundance.