LS4D - Humans and Biodiversity

What does the term "biodiversity" refer to?

• The variety of different types of rocks and minerals on Earth

• The different types of weather patterns around the world

• The variety of life on our planet

• The different ways humans interact with each other

Which of the following is NOT an ecosystem service provided by Earth's biodiversity?

• Climate stabilization

• Decomposition

• Pollination

• Building skyscrapers

The acronym HIPPO helps remember human impacts on biodiversity. What does the 'H' in HIPPO stand for?

• Hunting

• Habitat Destruction

• Human Population

• Harmful Chemicals

What significant human impact on biodiversity has been recognized and added to the original HIPPO list since the 1980s?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Climate Change

• Urbanization