3 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is a natural cause of biodiversity loss
A
asteroid impacts, which release particulates into the air, inhibiting photosynthesis
2
Q
what is an anthropogenic cause of biodiversity loss
A
anthropogenic climate change
3
Q
explain carbon sequestration
A
carbon is captured naturally by plants
and artificially by humans, and is then buried underground in rock formation
4
Q
exlpain the enhanced greenhouse effect
A
greenhouse effect that is made worse by humans releasing greenhouse gases