IB ESS 3.4

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction refers to the process by which natural habitats are rendered unable to support the species present, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

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How does habitat destruction impact biodiversity?

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Habitat destruction reduces living space for species, leading to population decline and disrupting food chains.

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What are protected areas?

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Protected areas are regions designated for the conservation of nature, where human activity is limited to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems.

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What is the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation?

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Protected areas help safeguard biodiversity by preserving habitats and allowing ecosystems to thrive without human interference.

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Define ecosystem services.

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Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

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How does biodiversity conservation relate to ecosystem services?

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Biodiversity conservation helps maintain ecosystem services by preserving species and habitats that provide these benefits.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily due to human activities.

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How does climate change affect biodiversity conservation?

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Climate change can have detrimental effects on biodiversity conservation by causing habitat loss, altering ecosystems, increasing extinction rates, and disrupting food chains.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to a new environment, can cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health.

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How do invasive species contribute to the loss of biodiversity?

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Invasive species compete with native species, disrupt ecosystems, and introduce diseases, leading to a decline in native biodiversity.