14. Biodiversity and Conservation
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth, which is fundamentally vital for human existence. It plays significant ecological, economic, and scientific roles, with three primary levels: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. However, human activities have led to a rapid decline in biodiversity, necessitating concerted conservation efforts.
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What we have learnt
- Biodiversity is a combination of life and variety.
- There are three levels of biodiversity: genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
- Human activities have significantly impacted biodiversity, leading to a decline necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
Key Concepts
- -- Biodiversity
- The variety of life within a particular habitat or ecosystem, which includes genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
- -- Ecosystem Diversity
- The variety of ecosystems that exist within a geographical location and the ecological processes they support.
- -- Hotspots
- Regions that are rich in biodiversity but threatened by human activities, requiring urgent conservation efforts.
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