Question

Humans play a major role in the destruction of biodiversity. But with various strategies, they play a major role in protecting it.
a) Discuss two ways in which humans are destroying biodiversity.
b) Explain how humans can protect biodiversity.

Answer 1

a) A few major causes of loss of biodiversity are as follows

• Population explosion is the sudden increase in the population when it exceeds its carrying capacity.

• Pollution is the addition of contaminants that adversely affect the environment.

b) Biodiversity can be conserved with various conservational strategies and management of abiotic and biotic resources. Listed below are a few conservational strategies:

• Natural conservation or protection of useful plants and animals in their natural habitats.

• Conserving crucial habitats like breeding and feeding areas, facilitating the growth and multiplication of endangered species

• Regulation or banning hunting activities

• Through bilateral or multilateral agreements, habitats of migratory entities should be conserved

• Spreading awareness of the significance of conservation of biodiversity

• Avoiding over-exploitation of natural resources