Maintaining biodiversity

• What are some environmental damages caused by humans?

  Climate change, deforestation, and dumping waste
• What is the end result of human environmental damage?

  Reduction in biodiversity and damaged ecosystems
• What are the two main approaches to reversing environmental damage?

  • Reducing bad practices causing damage
  • Reducing the impact of those practices
• What is one way to improve biodiversity?

  Breeding programs for endangered species
• How do breeding programs help endangered species?

  They build up numbers for reintroduction to the wild
• What is a major problem with breeding programs for endangered species?

  Unsafe natural habitats lead to population decline
• What is another important solution for biodiversity conservation?

  Creating protected areas and regenerating habitats
• What is the hope behind protecting areas like mangroves and coral reefs?

  Organisms will be safe without breeding programs
• What role do governments play in wildlife conservation?

  • Introduce new laws
  • Pay farmers to adopt sustainable practices
• What is a field margin?

  A narrow strip around a field for growth
• How do field margins and hedgerows increase biodiversity?

  They provide different habitats and food sources
• What do governments regulate regarding deforestation?

  Quotas on annual deforestation amounts
• How can individuals help reduce environmental impact?

  By recycling waste and reducing unnecessary purchases
• What are the benefits of recycling waste?

  Less landfill waste and fewer toxic chemicals
• What are the challenges in fixing environmental problems?

  • High costs of protecting biodiversity
  • Overlooking benefits of biodiversity
  • Need for damaging practices to maintain living standards
• Why is protecting biodiversity considered expensive?

  It requires significant financial resources
• How do developing countries differ in their reliance on the environment?

  They rely on it for their livelihood and survival
• What is a necessary practice that damages the environment?

  Using fertilizers and pesticides for food production
• What is a common reason for deforestation in developing countries?

  Building homes and gathering firewood
• What are the main reasons for environmental degradation mentioned?

  • Climate change
  • Deforestation
  • Waste dumping