Humans & Biodiversity
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 7.3.1
Humans and Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of all the different species in a given space. Sufficient biodiversity is important for the future of humans. However, we have had a historically difficult relationship with biodiversity:
Industrial revolution
- For some time, and especially since the industrial revolution, humans have conducted many activities that have caused a severe decline in biodiversity on a global scale.
Warning signs
- An awareness of the detrimental nature of these activities has existed for several decades.
- However, because of the pursuit of economic gain, the warning signs have largely been ignored.
Attitude shifts
- Attitudes have recently begun to change and measures are being taken to prevent further damage being done and to regain pre-existing biodiversity.
Test yourself on Humans & Biodiversity
Why has global biodiversity severely declined, especially since the industrial revolution?
Which of the following are true regarding biodiversity?
Which statement in each pair is true about protecting biodiversity?
What would most likely happen to biodiversity if no measures were taken to prevent further damage?
Why did action to address biodiversity loss take decades to begin, even though scientists were aware of the problem?