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Human activities and biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variety of organisms within an area, essential for ecosystem stability. Each species, from plants to insects, plays a vital role, contributing to food, shelter, and air quality. The diversity includes species, ecosystems, and genetic variations, influencing our environment. However, human actions such as habitat destruction, invasive species, climate change, and overexploitation threaten biodiversity. This activity explores how these impacts alter ecosystems, highlighting the need for awareness and conservation efforts. Be ready to share insights with the class on these critical issues.

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Human activities and biodiversity

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  1. Human activities and biodiversity Activity 2

  2. Biodiversity—variety of organisms in an area

  3. Why is biodiversity important? • Everything that lives in an ecosystem is part of the web of life, including humans. • Each species of vegetation and each creature has a place on the earth and plays a vital role. • Plant, animal, and insect species interact and depend upon one another for what each offers, such as food, shelter, oxygen, and soil enrichment.

  4. Ecosystem diversity

  5. Species Diversity—number of species that exist in an area

  6. Genetic Diversity—variations of genes within a population of organisms

  7. How do humans alter the biodiversity of groups of taxa? • Habitat destruction • Introduced species —invasive species (non-native species introduced in an area where they are not normally found; considered invasive if it causes harm to health economy, or environment) • Pbs—Biological invaders • Leafy splurge • Warming climate and insect • Overexploitation —harvest plants or animals for food, medicine, lumber, etc. (rate of harvesting exceeds ability of population to recover)

  8. On a white board: • Your assigned Scenario: Type(s) of human impact: Type(s) of biodiversity altered. • Be prepared to share aloud to the class…

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