All Flashcards
What is Biodiversity?
The variety of life on Earth, encompassing species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity.
What is Habitat Destruction?
Destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of natural habitats.
What are Invasive Species?
Non-native species that harm native ecosystems by outcompeting native species for resources and spreading diseases.
What is Overexploitation?
Overuse of natural resources, including overharvesting of wild animals and plants.
What is Captive Breeding?
Breeding endangered species in controlled environments to increase their population.
What is Reintroduction?
Returning species to their natural habitats after captive breeding or relocation.
What are Protected Areas?
Designated areas like national parks and reserves established to conserve biodiversity.
What is Genetic Diversity?
The range of genetic material present in a population or species.
What is Pollution?
Release of toxic substances, plastics, and other pollutants that harm or kill species.
What are Ecosystem Services?
Benefits that humans freely gain from the natural environment and from properly-functioning ecosystems.
What are the effects of deforestation?
Species extinction, carbon release, soil erosion.
What are the effects of invasive species?
Outcompete native species, disrupt ecosystems, spread diseases.
What are the effects of overpopulation?
Habitat loss, pollution, strain on resources.
What are the effects of plastic pollution?
Harms marine life through entanglement and ingestion.
What are the effects of melting Arctic sea ice?
Loss of habitat for polar bears, contributing to warming.
What are the effects of overfishing?
Population declines, ecosystem disruption, economic consequences.
What are the impacts of climate change on coral reefs?
Coral bleaching, loss of habitat, reduced biodiversity.
What are the consequences of habitat fragmentation?
Reduced gene flow, increased vulnerability to extinction.
What are the effects of pesticide use on ecosystems?
Harm to non-target species, biomagnification, disruption of food webs.
What are the effects of urbanization on local biodiversity?
Habitat loss, pollution, altered hydrology.
How can habitat protection help protect the environment?
Preserves natural habitats and ecosystems, providing refuge for species and maintaining biodiversity.
How can sustainable agriculture help protect the environment?
Reduces the use of pesticides and fertilizers, promotes soil health, and minimizes water pollution.
How can sustainable fishing help protect the environment?
Prevents overfishing, protects marine ecosystems, and ensures long-term availability of fish stocks.
How can reducing greenhouse gas emissions help protect the environment?
Mitigates climate change, reduces the impacts on ecosystems, and protects vulnerable species.
How can promoting renewable energy help protect the environment?
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, decreases air pollution, and mitigates climate change.
How can reducing plastic consumption help protect the environment?
Decreases plastic pollution in oceans and landfills, protecting marine life and reducing harm to ecosystems.
How can promoting conservation education help protect the environment?
Increases awareness of environmental issues, encourages sustainable practices, and fosters a sense of responsibility towards nature.
How can establishing wildlife corridors help protect the environment?
Connects fragmented habitats, allowing for species movement and gene flow, increasing resilience to environmental changes.
How can implementing reforestation projects help protect the environment?
Restores degraded habitats, increases carbon sequestration, and provides habitat for wildlife.
How can supporting eco-tourism help protect the environment?
Provides economic incentives for conservation, promotes sustainable practices, and raises awareness of environmental issues.