Biodiversity and Human Impact

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Biodiversity

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, their genes, and the ecosystems they form.

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Human Activity

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Actions by humans that impact the environment, such as deforestation, pollution, and urban development.

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Mitigate

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To make something less harmful or severe, particularly reducing the negative impacts of human activity on biodiversity.

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Endangered Species

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A species that is at risk of extinction due to a significant decline in its population or habitat.

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Threatened Species

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A species that is likely to become endangered in the near future.

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Genetic Variation

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The differences in DNA among individuals within a species, important for the health and survival of populations.

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Simulation

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A model or experiment designed to mimic real-world processes or systems, used to test solutions and predict outcomes.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.

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Habitat Loss

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The destruction or alteration of the natural environment where a species lives, often due to human activities.

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Conservation

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The protection and preservation of natural resources, including biodiversity, to prevent extinction and ecosystem degradation.