biodiversity

• What is meant by biodiversity?

  The variety of different species of organisms
• How does biodiversity relate to ecosystems?

  Biodiversity refers to the variety of species
• Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

  Species depend on each other for food
• What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

  They break down remains of dead organisms
• How does a high level of biodiversity affect ecosystem stability?

  It makes ecosystems less dependent on one species
• What negative effect do humans have on biodiversity?

  Humans cause deforestation
• What type of forests contain rich biodiversity?

  Tropical forests
• What is a common reason for deforestation?

  To provide land for agriculture
• What is one use of land cleared by deforestation?

  Rice fields
• What is another use of land cleared by deforestation?

  Grazing cattle
• What crops are often grown on deforested land?

  Crops for biofuels
• What is the definition of biodiversity?

  The variety of all the different species of organisms on Earth
• Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

  A high level of biodiversity makes an ecosystem more stable
• What is deforestation?

  The destruction of large areas of forest
• How is deforestation reducing biodiversity?

  Tropical forests contain a very rich biodiversity, which is being destroyed
• What are some common reasons for deforestation?

  To provide land for rice fields, grazing cattle, and growing biofuel crops
• What are the key components of biodiversity?

  • Variety of different species of plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi
  • Variety of different ecosystems (e.g., rainforests, grasslands, oceans)
  • Genetic diversity within each species
• How does a high level of biodiversity benefit an ecosystem?

  • Makes the ecosystem more stable and less dependent on a single species
  • Helps maintain the environment through the interactions between different species (e.g., decomposers)
  • Provides a wider range of resources and services for the ecosystem
• What are the main causes and consequences of deforestation?

  Causes:

  • Clearing land for agriculture (e.g., rice fields, cattle grazing, biofuel crops)
  • Logging and timber harvesting
  • Urban development and infrastructure projects

  
  

  Consequences:

  • Loss of biodiversity in tropical forests
  • Disruption of ecosystem services (e.g., carbon sequestration, water regulation)
  • Displacement of indigenous communities
  • Contribution to climate change through increased greenhouse gas emissions
• What is the key definition that you need to learn for biodiversity?

  The variety of all the different species of organisms on Earth
• How does a high level of biodiversity make an ecosystem more stable?

  It makes the ecosystem less dependent on a single species
• What are some common reasons for deforestation in tropical forests?

  To provide land for rice fields, grazing cattle, and growing biofuel crops
• How does deforestation negatively impact biodiversity in tropical forests?

  Tropical forests contain a very rich biodiversity, which is being destroyed