Biodiversity and Sustainability

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms in a particular ecosystem or on the entire planet.

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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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Biodiversity is important because it enhances ecosystem productivity, stability, and resilience, allowing ecosystems to better withstand changes and stresses.

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to maintain ecological balance by using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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How does biodiversity contribute to sustainability?

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Higher biodiversity increases the resilience of ecosystems, allowing them to recover from disturbances and maintain essential functions.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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Give examples of greenhouse gases.

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Examples of greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is monoculture?

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Monoculture is the agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a wide area for many consecutive years.

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What is polyculture?

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Polyculture is the agricultural practice of growing multiple crop species in the same space at the same time.

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What does ecological succession mean?

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Ecological succession is the process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, often following a disturbance.