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Biodiversity and Conservation

CBSE · Class 11 · Geography

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Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation

1

Introduction to Biodiversity

  • Biodiversity is the result of 2.5-3.5 billion years of evolution
  • Earth supported maximum biodiversity before human emergence
  • Global species estimates vary from 2 million to 100 million (best estimate: 10 million)
2

Levels of Biodiversity

  • Three main levels: Genetic, Species, and Ecosystem diversity
  • Genetic diversity refers to variation of genes within species
  • Human beings belong to homo sapiens but show genetic diversity in height, color, appearance
3

Importance of Biodiversity

  • Three main roles: Ecological, Economic, and Scientific
  • Ecological role: Species capture energy, produce/decompose materials, cycle nutrients, fix atmospheric gases, regulate climate
  • More diverse ecosystems are more stable and productive
4

Threats to Biodiversity

  • Human population growth increases resource consumption
  • Tropical regions: 1/4 of world area but 3/4 of human population
  • Tropical rainforests contain 50% of world species but face deforestation

Key Concepts

Biodiversity combines 'bio' (life) and 'diversity'The weathering mantle formed by geomorphicBiodiversity serves three main rolesMajor threats include human population growthThe International Union of Conservation

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