1. Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity is in part a function of climate

2. Importance of the Environment
Biodiversity = Many different types of organisms
Organisms depend upon one another
Interfering with one organism can have a ripple effect to many
w/in the habitat
Biodiversity index: measurement of how many species are present in an area

3. http://www. eco-question

4. Deforestation
The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Seventy percent of Earth's land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes.

5. Habitat Fragmentation

6. Over Fishing activities

7. Invasive species (EXOTIC SPECIES)
An invasive species is a plant or animal that is not native to a specific location (an Introduced species); and has a tendency to spread, which is believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy and/or human health.
An invasive species could be introduced intentionally or accidently
Examples: cane toad, lion fish

8. Pollution
Acid Rain
Global Warming

9. Acid Rain

10. Global Warming