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 animal numbers in captivity
• What happens to endangered species after breeding programs?

  They may be reintroduced to the wild
• What is a major problem with breeding programs?

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

  Creating protected areas and regenerating habitats
• What is the hope for protected areas in wildlife conservation?

  Organisms will be safe without breeding programs
• How do governments help reduce the impact of harmful practices?

  By introducing new laws and incentives
• What is a field margin?

  A narrow strip around a field for growth
• What is a hedgerow?

  A border made of shrubs and trees
• How do field margins and hedgerows increase biodiversity?

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

  Quotas on annual deforestation amounts
• What do governments regulate regarding carbon dioxide emissions?

  Limits on emissions from businesses
• What can individuals do to help the environment?

  Recycle waste and reduce unnecessary purchases
• What are the benefits of recycling waste?

  Less waste in landfills and fewer toxins
• Why is protecting biodiversity considered expensive?

  High costs often lead to overlooked benefits
• What is a challenge in maintaining high living standards?

  It often requires environmental damage
• Why do fertilizers and pesticides damage the environment?

  They are necessary for large-scale food production
• How do developing countries differ in their reliance on the environment?

  They rely on it for their livelihood
• Why do people in developing countries cut down forests?

  To build homes and gather firewood
• What is the purpose of clearing land in developing countries?

  To grow crops for food
• What is the role of breeding programs in conservation?

  To increase numbers of endangered species
• Why is habitat safety important for reintroduced species?

  To prevent population decline after reintroduction
• How do government regulations impact biodiversity?

  They set limits on harmful practices
• How can individual actions positively affect the environment?

  By reducing waste and promoting recycling
• What economic challenges exist in biodiversity conservation?

  High costs lead to overlooked benefits
• How does living standards relate to environmental damage?

  High standards often require environmental harm
• Why do developing countries rely on natural resources?

  For their livelihood and basic needs
• What is the purpose of clearing land in developing countries?

  To grow crops for food and resources