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Topic 7 - Ecology
Biodiversity
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Biodiversity
refers to the
variety
and
number
of organisms and their
genes
in an area.
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The growing population leads to a need for more space for
infrastructure
, which can result in
less space
for other animal/plant habitats.
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Deforestation
,
land use
,
waste management
, and
maintaining biodiversity
are all factors that contribute to the
loss
of
biodiversity.
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Global warming
is a major cause of
habitat destruction
, leading to
soil erosion
,
extinction
,
flash flooding
, and the
release
of
greenhouse gases.
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Recycling reduces waste in landfill and lessens the need to source new raw materials.
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Managing pollution of air, water, and land is crucial in maintaining biodiversity.
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The growing population leads to more
waste
and a
higher
demand for
raw materials
, which can lead to more
natural disasters.
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Large biodiversity leads to a more stable ecosystem.
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Rising temperatures can lead to the extinction of species that cannot adapt, such as coral reef.
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Greenhouse gases
, such as
CO2
and
methane
, are linked to
global warming.
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