All Flashcards
How can habitat protection help protect the environment?
Preserves natural habitats and ecosystems.
How can captive breeding programs help protect the environment?
Increases the population of endangered species.
How can reintroduction programs help protect the environment?
Returns species to their natural habitats.
How can sustainable agriculture help protect the environment?
Reduces pollution and habitat destruction.
How can establishing protected areas help?
Preserves habitats and protects biodiversity.
How does reducing meat consumption promote sustainability?
Decreases demand for land and resources used in livestock farming.
How can promoting ecotourism support conservation efforts?
Provides economic incentives for protecting natural areas and wildlife.
How does reducing food waste contribute to sustainability?
Conserves resources used in food production and reduces methane emissions from landfills.
How can using renewable energy sources promote biodiversity?
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates climate change impacts on ecosystems.
How does restoring degraded ecosystems enhance sustainability?
Improves ecosystem services, increases biodiversity, and enhances resilience to environmental changes.
Define biodiversity.
Variety of life on Earth: species, ecosystems, genes.
Define habitat destruction.
Destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of natural habitats.
Define invasive species.
Non-native species that harm native ecosystems.
Define overexploitation.
Overuse of natural resources, like overfishing.
Define captive breeding.
Breeding endangered species in controlled environments.
What are ecosystem services?
Benefits humans receive from ecosystems (e.g., food, climate regulation).
What is genetic diversity?
The range of different inherited traits within a species.
Define reintroduction.
Returning species to their natural habitats.
Define monoculture.
The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
Define sustainability.
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What are the effects of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and disruption of water cycles.
What are the effects of plastic pollution in the ocean?
Entanglement and ingestion by marine animals, disruption of food chains, and harm to human health through microplastic contamination.
What are the consequences of melting Arctic sea ice?
Loss of habitat for polar bears and other species, contributing to a feedback loop of warming, and rising sea levels.
What are the effects of urbanization on biodiversity?
Habitat loss, fragmentation, increased pollution, and displacement of native species.
What are the consequences of introducing invasive species?
Competition with native species, predation on native species, spread of diseases, and alteration of ecosystem structure and function.
What are the effects of climate change on coral reefs?
Coral bleaching due to ocean acidification and rising temperatures, leading to loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
What are the consequences of pesticide use in agriculture?
Harm to non-target species, contamination of water sources, and development of pesticide resistance in pests.
What are the effects of overgrazing?
Soil erosion, loss of vegetation cover, decreased biodiversity, and desertification.
What are the consequences of acid rain?
Damage to forests and aquatic ecosystems, acidification of soils and water bodies, and harm to human health.
What are the effects of habitat destruction on ecosystem services?
Reduced water filtration, decreased carbon sequestration, increased flooding, and loss of pollination services.