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what is biodiversity?
variety of life on Earth, including the variety of species, and ecosystems
give me two mega-diverse countries
Brazil and Mexico
What is and endangered species?
a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
importance of preserving the biodiversity?
provides functioning ecosystems that supply oxygen, clean air and water, pollination of plants, etc.
relevance of taking care of natural resources
They are important for the cash economy, for creating energy, for providing shelter, for food and medicine
Why are countries like australia and India, megadiverse?
Because they exhibit great biodiversity
5 examples of threatened species
Snow leopard
Gian Panda
Hippopotamus
Beluga
Marine Iguana
classification of the natural resources
Renewable and non-renewable
what are the natural resources?
raw materials and energy sources that exist in nature without human intervention
What is a threatened species?
those species most at risk of becoming extinct in the near future.
5 examples of endangered species
Hawksbill Turtles
Sumatran Orangutan
African Forest Elephant
Black Rhinos
Tapanuli Orangutan
Mention 5 species that went extinct during the last 50 years.
Golden toad
Western black rhinoceros
Pyrenean ibex
Caribbean monk seal
Pinta giant tortoise