Maintaining Biodiversity

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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 diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What does it mean when we say human activities interfere with ecosystems?

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It means that actions such as pollution, deforestation, and urban development disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems, affecting wildlife and plant life.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees, which are then used for nonforest purposes, leading to habitat loss.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or organisms found in the biosphere that are used by humans, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is overexploitation?

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Overexploitation is the use of a natural resource at a level that results in the unwanted depletion or destruction of that resource.

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is a relationship that describes a close interaction between two different species, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.

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What is the edge effect?

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The edge effect refers to the changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two habitats.

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What is eutrophication?

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Eutrophication is the process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

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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 cause adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the responsible management of natural resources to prevent their depletion and ensure their sustainability for future generations.