Pollution Sources and Fossil Fuels

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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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Which ecosystem is likely to have the most biodiversity?

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An undisturbed wetland is likely to have the most biodiversity compared to farmland, drained wetlands, or cities.

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What is a renewable energy resource?

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A renewable energy resource is an energy source that can be replenished naturally over time and will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar or wind energy.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that is introduced to a new area and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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How do human activities impact biodiversity?

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Human activities impact biodiversity through habitat destruction, pollution, overharvesting, and introducing invasive species.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can negatively affect ecosystems and human health.

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What is the primary source of gasoline?

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Oil is the primary source used to make gasoline.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitats are altered or destroyed, often due to human activities like urban development, agriculture, and deforestation.

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What is overharvesting?

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Overharvesting refers to the excessive removal of species from their natural habitats, which can lead to population declines and threaten biodiversity.