Threats to Biodiversity

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What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?

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Habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and introducing new species that can cause problems.

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The breaking of habitats into smaller pieces is called...?

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Habitat fragmentation.

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What makes a species invasive?

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Moving to a new ecosystem and taking resources from natives.

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The loss of a natural habitat is called?

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Habitat destruction.

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Biodiversity refers to...?

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The variety of species on Earth.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process of eliminating natural habitats, leading to loss of biodiversity.

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What are invasive species?

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Species that are introduced to a new ecosystem and disrupt the local environment.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process of breaking up larger habitats into smaller, isolated patches.

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Why is biodiversity important?

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It contributes to ecosystem resilience, provides resources, and supports ecological balance.

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What is an example of an invasive species?

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The zebra mussel in North America.