Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Controlling the population of organisms that carry diseases

Biodiversity ensures soil fertility through the breakdown of organic materials by microbes.

Through aquaculture, agriculture, and fisheries, which provide a source of income and livelihood.

<p>Social, spiritual, and recreational benefits, including nature-related tourism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By preventing soil from washing away and losing nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air purification, water filtration, and carbon sequestration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HIPPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mining, agriculture, deforestation, and habitat fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and forest fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Invasive species are non-native plants or animals that threaten and outcompete native species, bringing diseases, becoming predators, and modifying habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Habitat loss leads to the loss of natural habitats and the loss of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Habitat fragmentation leads to the loss of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity is vital for sustainable food production and provides access to a sufficient variety of nutritious food, which is a determinant of healthy well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental hazards include physical hazards such as pollution, toxic chemicals, and food contaminants, as well as social hazards like dangerous work, poor housing conditions, urban sprawl, and poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preserving biodiversity helps keep ecosystems healthy, which in turn helps people stay healthy and happy, contributing to a prosperous economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lack of basic necessities is a significant cause of human mortality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity is vital for sustainable food production, providing access to a variety of nutritious food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failing to preserve biodiversity can lead to unhealthy ecosystems, negatively impacting human health and the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary consequence is a decrease in biodiversity due to urbanization and development, leading to habitat loss and depletion of plants, which can ultimately contribute to climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overharvesting disrupts the food chain by removing large populations of animals or plants, causing a rippling effect on other wildlife. Without primary predators, prey populations can grow unchecked, leading to further ecological imbalances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity is essential for human nutrition as it influences food production. Intensified agricultural practices, such as irrigation and pesticide use, can affect biodiversity, ultimately impacting global nutritional status and human health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urbanization leads to habitat destruction and fragmentation, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem disruption. This can lead to the extinction of local species and altered ecosystem processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overconsumption of resources disrupts ecosystem stability by removing key species and altering population dynamics, ultimately impacting the provision of ecosystem services, such as clean air and water, and climate regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience, as it allows ecosystems to adapt to disturbances and recover from disruptions. Human activities, such as habitat destruction and overharvesting, can reduce biodiversity, making ecosystems more vulnerable to collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential for conserving and sustainably using biodiversity and ecosystems, both on land and below sea, for the benefit of present and future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By knowing the dangers to biodiversity and how they work in different situations, we can better deal with conservation issues and protect species' lives as well as the health and integrity of ecological systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate goal is to protect and restore terrestrial and marine ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt the loss of biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals can contribute to the overall wellness of biodiversity by taking actions such as reducing their carbon footprint, conserving water, and reducing waste, among others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actions can be taken to prevent the spread of invasive species, such as educating the public about the risks, implementing early detection and rapid response systems, and controlling the introduction and spread of invasive species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observing and addressing HIPPO actions is significant because they can lead to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, and can be prevented through education, policy changes, and community engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers