Ecosystems & Biodiversity (Cambridge O Level Biology)

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Human activities have had a very negative impact on biodiversity in recent times.

Define the term biodiversity.

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Deforestation refers to the clearing of trees from a habitat.

Describe the effects of deforestation on biodiversity.

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State the ecological importance of maintaining biodiversity in an area.

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The chimpanzee lives in forests in central and western Africa. The chimpanzee is classified as an endangered species because its population has decreased greatly.

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Suggest why the chimpanzee population has decreased.

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Describe how a captive breeding programme can help to conserve chimpanzees in the wild.

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State two methods, other than captive breeding, of conserving endangered species.

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