Biodiversity
Biodiversity
J.N.M
Grade 10A
HIS
Ms. C.W
Biodiversity is the biological variety or diversity of life on Earth (Anup). It is a connection between all organisms ("10 Surprising Threats to Biodiversity"); these organisms are all part of a “biologically diverse Earth.” Biodiversity enhances productivity in an ecosystem in which all species have an important role to play. Not only does it enhance productivity but also when it is conserved and healthy, it offers us many different services and benefits. These services include:
Ecosystem services such as protection of water resources, soil formation and protection, nutrient store and recycling, etc.
Biological resources such as food, wood products, medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs, future resources, etc. and lastly, Social benefits such as cultural values, recreation and tourism, and research, education, and monitoring.
Genetic diversity coming from biodiversity also decreases the possibility of extinction in the wild. Keeping species from dying helps other species stay alive because all species depend on each other for survival. Ecological balance and biodiversity are important for the whole planet (Anup). However, we as humans are destroying Earth’s biodiversity. Some of the biggest threats to Earth’s biodiversity are:
Construction: construction displaces animals because it is happening in natural destinations and noise pollution coming from construction drives animals away. Unless construction is occurring in places where wildlife is not inhabited, it is a major threat to our biodiversity.
Increasing population: the Earth can only sustain a limited amount of people but because of the increasing population, humans are fighting for resources, which causes us to turn natural land that inhabits wildlife into farming land.
Fossil fuels: the deposition of coolants, lubricants, and other car products end up in the sewers, then in major bodies of water which causes them
J.N.M
Grade 10A
HIS
Ms. C.W
Biodiversity is the biological variety or diversity of life on Earth (Anup). It is a connection between all organisms ("10 Surprising Threats to Biodiversity"); these organisms are all part of a “biologically diverse Earth.” Biodiversity enhances productivity in an ecosystem in which all species have an important role to play. Not only does it enhance productivity but also when it is conserved and healthy, it offers us many different services and benefits. These services include:
Ecosystem services such as protection of water resources, soil formation and protection, nutrient store and recycling, etc.
Biological resources such as food, wood products, medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs, future resources, etc. and lastly, Social benefits such as cultural values, recreation and tourism, and research, education, and monitoring.
Genetic diversity coming from biodiversity also decreases the possibility of extinction in the wild. Keeping species from dying helps other species stay alive because all species depend on each other for survival. Ecological balance and biodiversity are important for the whole planet (Anup). However, we as humans are destroying Earth’s biodiversity. Some of the biggest threats to Earth’s biodiversity are:
Construction: construction displaces animals because it is happening in natural destinations and noise pollution coming from construction drives animals away. Unless construction is occurring in places where wildlife is not inhabited, it is a major threat to our biodiversity.
Increasing population: the Earth can only sustain a limited amount of people but because of the increasing population, humans are fighting for resources, which causes us to turn natural land that inhabits wildlife into farming land.
Fossil fuels: the deposition of coolants, lubricants, and other car products end up in the sewers, then in major bodies of water which causes them
Bibliography: "10 Surprising Threats to Biodiversity." Discovery Network. N.p.. Web. . "Canadian Biodiversity Strategy." Biodivcanada. N.p.. Web. . Anup, Shah. "Why is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?." Global Issues. N.p.. Web. .