Science chap 1 F2

• Biodiversity


  The diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals or plants
• Biology


  Living things
• Diversity


  Many different types
• Malaysia is one of the 12 mega biodiversity countries in the world
• Reasons for biodiversity in Malaysia

  • Equatorial, tropical climate with rain throughout the year
  • Ideal conditions for many different types of animals and plants to live
• Reasons for biodiversity


  • Habitat
  • Climate
• Animals in different habitats and climates

  • Camels in the desert
  • Polar bears and penguins in polar regions
  • Earthworms in wet soil
  • Fish in the sea
• Importance of biodiversity


  • Provides different sources of food
  • Maintains balance in nature through nutrient cycles, pollination, and organism interactions
  • Provides recreational areas
  • Provides resources for medicine and products
  • Increases knowledge and technology through research
• Biodiversity needs to be effectively managed, otherwise it can be destroyed
• Ways to preserve and conserve biodiversity

  1. Ban killing and trade of endemic and endangered animals and plants

  2. Protect habitats by creating national parks and forest reserves

  3. Undertake reproductive programs like seedling nurseries and turtle hatcheries

  4. Recycle materials to reduce deforestation
• Endemic plants and animals in Malaysia

  • Rafflesia flower
  • Pitcher plant
  • Malayan tiger
  • Leatherback turtle
  • Borneo pygmy elephant