Describe how humans can help maintain biodiversity - Middle School Life Science

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What is Biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals.

Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of these is NOT a way humans can help maintain biodiversity?

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The answer is "overfishing."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What are ecosystem services?

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The answer is "resources humans use that are provided by ecosystems"
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What is one way humans can help restore habitats?

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The answer is planting native grasses and flowers because this is the only activity which helps the environment return to its natural state.

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of these is a reason humans should maintain biodiversity?

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The answer is "all of these." Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of the following is the most immediate and direct impact of deforestation?

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The answer is "loss of native biodiversity."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Planting a tree for every tree you cut down is an example of:

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The answer is "good conservation practice for renewable resources."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What is one environmental cost of industrialization?

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The answer is "increase in energy demands and use of fossil fuels."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which factor would ecologists NOT consider when evaluating the impact of human activities on a particular ecosystem?

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The answer is "Ultraviolet light index." While the light from the sun IS an environmental factor, it is not affected by human activities.

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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A factory accidentally allows some of the runoff waste to enter a nearby river. The waste contains toxic chemicals like PCBs. How would this likely affect the fish in the river?

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The answer is "Some fish may be unfit to eat."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What is Biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals.

Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of these is NOT a way humans can help maintain biodiversity?

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The answer is "overfishing."
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What are ecosystem services?

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The answer is "resources humans use that are provided by ecosystems"
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What is one way humans can help restore habitats?

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The answer is planting native grasses and flowers because this is the only activity which helps the environment return to its natural state.

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of these is a reason humans should maintain biodiversity?

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The answer is "all of these." Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which of the following is the most immediate and direct impact of deforestation?

Answer

The answer is "loss of native biodiversity."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Planting a tree for every tree you cut down is an example of:

Answer

The answer is "good conservation practice for renewable resources."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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What is one environmental cost of industrialization?

Answer

The answer is "increase in energy demands and use of fossil fuels."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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Which factor would ecologists NOT consider when evaluating the impact of human activities on a particular ecosystem?

Answer

The answer is "Ultraviolet light index." While the light from the sun IS an environmental factor, it is not affected by human activities.

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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A factory accidentally allows some of the runoff waste to enter a nearby river. The waste contains toxic chemicals like PCBs. How would this likely affect the fish in the river?

Answer

The answer is "Some fish may be unfit to eat."

Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Maintaining biodiversity is beneficial for the environment but also for humans who rely on it for survival. Biodiversity provides billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which we call ecosystem services A few of the ways humans can help maintain biodiversity are by: Restoring habitats, limiting the spread of invasive species, using energy efficiently, passing laws that protect ecosystems, conducting research, slowing climate change, and using products that are environmentally sustainable.

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