Understanding Biodiversity and Human Impact

What does biodiversity provide to humans?

• Economic stability

• Resources and benefits

• Entertainment

• Technological advancements

Which human activity is not mentioned as having an adverse impact on biodiversity?

• Space exploration

• Overpopulation

• Pollution

• Habitat destruction

What is essential to maintain to support life on Earth?

• Urban development

• Technological growth

• Ecosystem functioning and productivity

• Global trade

Which of the following is a threat to biodiversity mentioned in the text?

• Reduction in tourism

• Renewable energy use

• Organic farming

• Introduction of invasive species

What is the consequence of not sustaining biodiversity according to the text?

• Increased ecosystem functioning

• Decreased human health risks

• Enhanced technological development

• Loss of ecosystem productivity

What is BIODIVERSITY?

• many different species living in an area

• few species living in an area

• Many organisms of the same species in many areas

• Few organisms of the same species in many areas

How do you know we have low biodiversity?

• We have a lot of different types of plants and animals

• We have a low amount of different types of plants and animals

• We have a lot of people who live in Las Vegas

• Nothing grows here

The variety of all living things in an area is known as

• abiotic factors

• niche
• biodiversity
• carrying capacity

All of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other are called a/an ______.

• community
• habitat
• population
• ecosystem

What is an ecosystem?

• The interactions among living and non-living things in an environment.

• A type of organism that can only be seen with a microscope.

• A bunch of moving parts that do work.

• The newest craze in social media.