Unit 10 Recap

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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 number of different species, genetic diversity, and the variety of ecosystems.

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the ability to maintain ecological processes, biodiversity, and productivity over time, ensuring that natural resources are available for future generations.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the large-scale clearing of forests, often resulting in damage to the quality of the land.

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How does biodiversity affect ecosystem sustainability?

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High biodiversity increases ecosystem sustainability, allowing it to recover from disturbances and maintain ecological balance.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is an organism that is introduced to a new environment and negatively impacts the native species and ecosystem.

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What is a keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, playing a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or community, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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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.