Threats to biodiversity

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely in a new ecosystem and has no natural predators, often leading to harm to native species and ecosystems.

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What does overharvesting mean?

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Overharvesting refers to the practice of catching or removing more organisms from a population than can be naturally replaced, leading to population decline.

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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 driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels.

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What are the primary sources of air pollution?

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The primary sources of air pollution are human activities, including industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and burning fossil fuels.

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What are the effects of global warming?

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Effects of global warming include rising sea levels, melting ice caps, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifts in wildlife populations.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment, often due to human activities such as urban development, agriculture, and deforestation.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

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What is aquaculture?

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Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, and plants, in controlled environments for food production.