Maintaining biodiversity

• What is the main goal of maintaining biodiversity?

  To preserve various species and ecosystems
• What are the benefits of maintaining biodiversity for wildlife and humans?

  • Protects human food supply
  • Ensures availability of future medicines
  • Provides materials and fuels
• What is a source of many medicines used today?

  Plants
• What could happen if undiscovered plant species become extinct?

  We could miss out on new medicines
• What materials are needed from species to make products?

  Plants and animals
• What might happen if certain species become extinct?

  Materials may become harder to produce
• What is ecotourism and its benefits?

  • Ecotourism involves visiting natural areas
  • It supports conservation efforts
  • It generates income for local communities
• What does ecotourism help people do?

  Visit natural areas while supporting conservation
• How does ecotourism affect ecosystems?

  It doesn't cause much harm to ecosystems
• What does the Eden Project represent?

  A sort of 'zoo' for ecosystems
• What does the Eden Project contain?

  Plastic domes representing different ecosystems
• What educational role does the Eden Project serve?

  It educates visitors about conservation
• How does ecotourism contribute financially to conservation?

  It brings money into areas where conservation occurs
• What do tourists purchasing local goods mean for conservation?

  It means more money for conservation work
• What challenge does maintaining biodiversity present?

  It can be difficult to manage effectively
• Why can maintaining biodiversity be difficult?

  It involves complex ecological relationships
• What are the challenges of maintaining biodiversity?

  • Complex ecological interactions
  • Difficulty in managing conservation efforts
  • Balancing human needs with ecological health
• What do local areas gain from tourism?

  More money
• How do tourist attractions help conservation work?

  They help pay for conservation work
• What can be challenging about maintaining biodiversity?

  It can be difficult
• What are some challenges in arranging conservation schemes?

  • Agreements about conservation schemes can be difficult to arrange
  • Some schemes require multiple countries to work together
  • Some countries may not want to sign agreements
• Why might local people disagree with conservation schemes?

  They may not support schemes reducing fishing
• What is a difficulty in monitoring fish populations?

  Tracking how many fish have been caught
• Why is it hard to determine if conservation schemes are effective?

  People may not stick to the schemes
• Why is maintaining biodiversity important for future medicine?

  It could provide future medicines
• What are the global challenges related to biodiversity maintenance?

  • Difficulty in arranging conservation agreements
  • Local disagreements with conservation schemes
  • Monitoring fish populations and catches
  • Ensuring compliance with conservation efforts