Conservation and biodiversity

• What is the main focus of conservation and biodiversity?

  To conserve biodiversity
• Why can trying to conserve biodiversity be tricky?

  Due to challenges faced by different ecosystems
• What can reduce biodiversity according to the text?

  Human activities
• What are the benefits of conserving biodiversity?

  It is worth the effort
• What are some ways to conserve and maintain biodiversity?

  • Reduce human activities that harm biodiversity
  • Implement conservation schemes
  • Restore habitats
  • Protect endangered species
• What is one method of increasing biodiversity in deforested areas?

  Reforestation
• What is reforestation?

  Replanting forests that have been cut down
• How does reforestation affect biodiversity?

  It increases biodiversity by restoring habitats
• What is the role of conservation schemes?

  To protect at-risk species
• How do conservation schemes help biodiversity?

  By preventing species from dying out
• What is one method to protect species in their natural habitat?

  Creating protected areas
• Why is it important to maintain biodiversity for humans?

  It benefits both wildlife and humans
• How does maintaining biodiversity affect local and global scales?

  It benefits ecosystems at all levels
• What is one benefit of biodiversity for ecosystems?

  It provides food and shelter
• How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem resilience?

  By allowing ecosystems to adapt to changes
• What is a consequence of deforestation on biodiversity?

  It reduces biodiversity
• What is the impact of human activities on biodiversity?

  They can lead to biodiversity loss
• How do conservation methods help at-risk species?

  By preventing their extinction
• What is the purpose of seed banks in conservation?

  To store and distribute rare seeds
• How do seed banks contribute to biodiversity?

  By preserving endangered plant species
• What is one benefit of maintaining biodiversity for humans?

  It supports food security
• Why is biodiversity important for ecosystem services?

  It enhances the quality of ecosystem services
• How does biodiversity affect the stability of ecosystems?

  Higher biodiversity leads to greater stability
• What is the purpose of seed banks?

  To store and distribute seeds of rare plants
• What are the benefits of maintaining biodiversity?

  • Protects human food supply
  • Ensures minimal damage to food chains
  • Provides future medicines from plants
  • Preserves cultural heritage
• How does maintaining biodiversity protect the human food supply?

  By preventing over-fishing and ensuring fish stocks
• What happens if one species becomes extinct?

  It affects all organisms that feed on it
• How can conserving one species help others survive?

  It maintains the balance of the ecosystem
• What is a potential benefit of undiscovered plant species?

  They may contain new medicinal chemicals
• What could happen if plant species are allowed to become extinct?

  We could miss out on valuable medicines
• How does ecotourism benefit biodiversity?

  It brings money into conservation areas
• What do conservation schemes provide for local communities?

  Employment opportunities in conservation
• What is the impact of cutting down forested areas?

  It can lead to loss of biodiversity
• Why is protecting biodiversity important for future generations?

  It ensures resources and medicines are available
• What is a consequence of environmental degradation?

  Loss of habitats for many species
• How does biodiversity contribute to ecosystem resilience?

  It allows ecosystems to recover from disturbances
• What role do local communities play in conservation efforts?

  They help implement and support conservation programs
• What is the relationship between biodiversity and food chains?

  Biodiversity supports healthy food chains
• Why is it important to conserve rare plant species?

  They may have unique ecological roles
• How does the extinction of a species affect the food web?

  It disrupts the balance of the food web