Question

habitat destruction
you have just learned about habitat destruction. now match each term with its definition.

deforestation
habitat destruction
biodiversity
alien species\textinction

the disappearance of a species from all or part of its geographical range
the variety of species in an ecosystem
the destruction of forestlands as a result of human activity
disturbing the part of an ecosystem that an organism needs to survive
a nonnative species introduced to an area by humans
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Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard ecological definition:

1. Extinction refers to the permanent disappearance of a species from its range.
2. Alien species are non-native organisms introduced by humans.
3. Biodiversity describes the variety of species in an ecosystem.
4. Habitat destruction is the disruption of an organism's required ecosystem part.
5. Deforestation is human-caused forestland destruction.

Answer:

• extinction: the disappearance of a species from all or part of its geographical range
• alien species: a nonnative species introduced to an area by humans
• biodiversity: the variety of species in an ecosystem
• habitat destruction: disturbing the part of an ecosystem that an organism needs to survive
• deforestation: the destruction of forestlands as a result of human activity