Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
Define biodiversity
A
The variety of life on Earth
2
Q
Give examples of human behaviour that can decrease biodiversity
A
Pollution
Habitat destruction (deforestation, desertification)
Over hunting
Over fishing
3
Q
Give examples of human behaviour than can increase biodiversity
A
Conservation (wildlife reserves and captive breeding)
4
Q
Define a biome
A
A region of the planet defined by its climate, flora and fauna
5
Q
What two factors affect the distribution of biomes ?
A
Temperature
Rainfall
