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Define the term- biodiversity |
The difference species living in the same ecosystem |
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Name 2 reasons for maintaining biodiversity |
Human should respect other living organisms If the planet loses species, food chains become more unstable Some species are particularly useful to humans |
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Define the term- reforestation |
Replanting forest where they have been destroyed |
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Give 3 advantages of reforestation |
Restores habitat for endangered species
Reduces concentration of Co2 in the air for trees to photosynthesise
Affects local climate. E.g: reduces range of temperature variation
Tree roots bind the soil together and Reduce effects of soil erosion
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State two ways of human conservation |
Protecting animals habitat Preventing poaching |
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What is the importance of human conservation |
So we don't lose valuable species |
