B-LS2-7 Reducing Human Impact on Biodiversity

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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 a simple action to reduce plastic waste?

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Using reusable bags.

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Which concept involves the application of skills to reduce air pollution?

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Designing a public transportation system.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What is sustainable logging?

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Logging practices that maintain the health of forest ecosystems.

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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 are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is the impact of pollution on biodiversity?

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Pollution can harm species, reduce habitat quality, and lead to loss of biodiversity.

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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 is conservation?

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The sustainable management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.