Question

1. conservation = protecting ecosystems and species. check your understanding: 1. why is biodiversity important? 2. give one example of something humans do that hurts biodiversity: 3. give one example of how humans can protect biodiversity: 4. keystone - style practice 1. a pond has frogs, fish, algae, and insects. which group is the producers? 2. which has more biodiversity: a rainforest or a parking lot? why? 3. if all the insects in a food web disappear, what might happen to the frogs and birds?

Explanation:

1. Biodiversity is important as it provides ecosystem stability, contributes to medicine and agriculture, and has cultural value.
2. Deforestation is an example of human - activity that harms biodiversity as it destroys habitats.
3. Establishing nature reserves is one way humans can protect biodiversity by safeguarding habitats.

4.1 Algae are producers as they can perform photosynthesis.
4.2 A rainforest has more biodiversity because it provides a wide variety of habitats and resources for many different species.
4.3 Frogs and birds that rely on insects as a food source may face a food shortage and decline in population.

Answer:

1. It provides ecosystem stability, contributes to medicine and agriculture, and has cultural value.
2. Deforestation.
3. Establishing nature reserves.

4.1 Algae.
4.2 A rainforest; it provides a wide variety of habitats and resources for many different species.
4.3 They may face a food shortage and decline in population.