Chapter 5 Notes for EOC Notebook

Section 1: Biodiversity What is biodiversity? 3 Types and descriptions: Why is biodiversity important?

Section 1: Biodiversity What is biodiversity? -variety of life in an area-number of different species 3 Types and descriptions: -Genetic-variety of genes in a population, ex) different colors of frogs -species-number of different species and abundance in a community, ex) deer, snakes, insects -ecosystem-variety of ecosystems in the biosphere ex) rainforest, temperate forests, etc Why is biodiversity important? -species might be useful as a food source, economically, possible medicines

Section 2: Threats to Biodiversity 1.Overexploitation- 2.Destruction of habitat- 3.Disruption of habitat- 4.Fragmentation of habitat- 5.Pollution of habitat- 6.Acid Precipitation- 7.Eutrophication- 8.Introduced Species-

Section 2: Threats to Biodiversity 1.Overexploitation-excessive use of resources, ex)overhunting of bison 2.Destruction of habitat-human interference of habitat, ex) clearing the rainforests 3.Disruption of habitat-something that changes the habitat, ex) 4.Fragmentation of habitat- 5.Pollution of habitat- 6.Acid Precipitation- 7.Eutrophication- 8.Introduced Species-

Section 3-Conserving Biodiversity 1.How does human resource use vary across the globe? 2.Describe the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Give examples of each. 3.What does sustainable use mean? 4.What steps are being taken to protect biodiversity? 5.What are some methods to restoring ecosystems? Describe them and give an example of each.