BIODIVERSITY

BIODIVERSITY

 Is the variety of living things on Earth.

The most biodiverse ecosystems are rainforest and coral reefs.

Biodiversity has many benefits for people:

- It provide: raw materials and food.

- It provide: energy sources.

- Help to regulate humidity and keep water clean.

- It is a source of fun and enjoyment.

THE LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY

EXTINCTION: The disappearance of a species.

THE MAIN CAUSES OF EXTINCTION:

- Destruction: caused by fires, construction, farmings...

- Pollution of water, land or air.

- Hunting or overfishing of an endangered species.