Maintaining biodiversity and human impacts

Lessons (5)

Transfers of biomass between trophic levels

I can explain biomass transfer between trophic levels in food chains and calculate the efficiency of biomass transfers.

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Negative human interactions with ecosystems and impacts on biodiversity

I can describe negative impacts of humans on biodiversity in different ecosystems.

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Examples of human interactions with ecosystems, including use of peat

I can describe examples of human interactions with ecosystems, including the use of peat, eutrophication, and the introduction of non-indigenous species.

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1 Video

Benefits and challenges of maintaining biodiversity

I can describe benefits of maintaining biodiversity, and ways in which humans can work to conserve biodiversity.

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Factors affecting human food security, and possible solutions

I can describe factors affecting food security, and explain how biotechnological and agricultural solutions can help to ensure food security.

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1 Video