Biodiversity Review

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What is 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 destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, often due to human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and pollution.

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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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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, where all members of a species have died.

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What is the '6th extinction'?

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The '6th extinction' refers to the ongoing extinction event caused by human activities, leading to species disappearing at an unprecedented rate.

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What is population growth?

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Population growth is the increase in the number of individuals in a population, often leading to increased demand for resources and habitat.

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What is over-exploitation?

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Over-exploitation is the unsustainable use of natural resources, leading to the depletion of species and ecosystems.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can negatively impact biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the responsible management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, degradation, and extinction of species.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.