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Flashcards on Biodiversity and Conservation
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What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Why is biodiversity important?
Biodiversity provides various ecosystem services, such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation.
What are the threats to biodiversity?
Threats to biodiversity include habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, overexploitation, and climate change.
What is conservation?
Conservation involves the management and protection of natural resources and ecosystems.
Why is conservation important?
Conservation prevents the loss of biodiversity, maintains ecological balance, and ensures sustainable development.
What are some conservation strategies?
Conservation strategies include protected areas, biodiversity hotspots, sustainable agriculture, and wildlife conservation.
What is the role of government in biodiversity conservation?
Governments play a crucial role in creating and enforcing laws, regulations, and policies for biodiversity conservation.
What is habitat loss?
Habitat loss refers to the destruction or degradation of a natural habitat, resulting in the loss of species and biodiversity.
What is an endangered species?
An endangered species is a species that is at risk of extinction due to low population numbers and threats to its habitat.
What is biodiversity hotspots?
Biodiversity hotspots are regions with a high concentration of endemic species and are at significant risk of habitat loss.
What are the benefits of biodiversity to humans?
Biodiversity provides medicinal resources, food security, and contributes to the cultural and aesthetic values of societies.
What is a keystone species?
A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance.
What is the role of biodiversity in ecosystem stability?
High biodiversity is associated with increased stability in ecosystems, making them more resilient to disturbances.
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development is the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is poaching?
Poaching refers to the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife for commercial or recreational purposes.
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Which term refers to the variety of living organisms in a particular habitat or ecosystem?
a) Biodiversity
b) Conservation
c) Endangered species
d) Sustainable development
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What are some threats to biodiversity?
a) Renewable energy
b) Habitat loss
c) Pollution
d) Climate change
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Which term refers to the management and protection of natural resources and ecosystems?
a) Biodiversity
b) Conservation
c) Habitat loss
d) Keystone species
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What is the role of government in biodiversity conservation?
a) Creating and enforcing laws
b) Implementing renewable energy projects
c) Building dams
d) Promoting deforestation
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What is the term for the destruction or degradation of a natural habitat?
a) Habitat loss
b) Conservation
c) Biodiversity hotspots
d) Poaching
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What are some benefits of biodiversity to humans?
a) Medicinal resources
b) Food security
c) Renewable energy
d) Habitat loss
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What is the term for a species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem?
a) Conservation
b) Keystone species
c) Endangered species
d) Biodiversity hotspots
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What is the term for the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?
a) Biodiversity
b) Sustainable development
c) Poaching
d) Habitat loss
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What is poaching?
a) Illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife
b) Biodiversity hotspots
c) Habitat loss
d) Conservation
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What is the term for regions with a high concentration of endemic species and are at significant risk of habitat loss?
a) Biodiversity
b) Conservation
c) Habitat loss
d) Biodiversity hotspots
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