LS4.D Flashcard

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What is the primary goal of conservation strategies?

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To preserve and protect 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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How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

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It reduces the available resources and space for existing species, leading to population decline.

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How can conservation strategies help endangered species?

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By providing legal protection and habitat restoration.

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What human activity is most likely to cause habitat destruction?

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Building roads and cities.

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Define conservation biology.

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A field of biology that focuses on the study and preservation of biodiversity.

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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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Explain the term 'endangered species.'

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Species that are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, changes in climate, or other factors.

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What role do protected areas play in conservation?

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They provide safe habitats for species to thrive and help maintain biodiversity.

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What is habitat fragmentation?

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The process where large habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches, affecting species survival.