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Negative vs Positive Human Impacts on Biodiversity
Part of Biodiversity and Human Impacts · GCSE GCSE Biology revision
This comparison covers Negative vs Positive Human Impacts on Biodiversity within Biodiversity and Human Impacts for GCSE Biology. Topic 5: Biodiversity and Human Impacts on Ecosystems It is section 8 of 16 in this topic. Use this comparison to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 8 of 16
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20 questions
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19 flashcards
⚖️ Negative vs Positive Human Impacts on Biodiversity
Figure 2: Humans both damage and protect biodiversity — the balance determines whether species survive.
| Negative Impact | Positive Response / Conservation |
|---|---|
| Deforestation destroys habitats | Reforestation — planting trees to restore forest habitats |
| Hunting and habitat loss threaten animal species | Captive breeding programmes for endangered species |
| Rare habitats built over or farmed | Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), national parks, nature reserves |
| Intensive farming removes field boundaries | Hedgerow restoration and field margin schemes |
| Plant species threatened by habitat change | Seed banks — frozen collections of seeds for future use |
| Waste pollutes land and water | Recycling programmes reduce landfill and pollution |