unit 6 apes

What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

What are ecosystem services?

Ecosystem services are the benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

Define sustainable development.

Sustainable development is a development approach that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What is the greenhouse effect?

The greenhouse effect is the trapping of the sun's warmth in the earth's atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases.

What are renewable resources?

Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar and wind energy.

Define non-renewable resources.

Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish quickly enough to be considered sustainable, like fossil fuels and minerals.

What is habitat fragmentation?

Habitat fragmentation is the process by which larger habitats are broken into smaller, isolated areas, which can threaten biodiversity.

What is an ecological footprint?

An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of a person or community in terms of the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed.

What are invasive species?

Invasive species are non-native organisms that spread widely in a new habitat and can cause harm to native species and ecosystems.

What is climate change?

Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, primarily driven by human activities.