Biodiversity

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What is a reintroduction program?

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A conservation effort to bring species back to their natural environment to maintain ecosystem stability.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be used repeatedly and is naturally replaced, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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What does biodiversity refer to?

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The variety of living things in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an invasive species?

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A species that is not native to a particular region and has no natural predators and little competition.

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What is biomagnification?

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The process of toxic substance buildup in the food chains of organisms.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability, resilience, and the provision of ecosystem services.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is overexploitation?

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The unsustainable use of natural resources, leading to depletion and potential extinction.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up, such as fossil fuels.

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What is eutrophication?

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The process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.