4.7.3 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on an ecosystem

Describe what biodiversity is, why it is important, and how human activities affect it

Describe the impact of human population growth and increased living standards on resource use and waste production

Explain how pollution can occur, and the impacts of pollution

Describe how humans reduce the amount of land available for other animals and plants

Explain the consequences of peat bog destruction

Describe what deforestation is and why it has occurred in tropical areas

Explain the consequences of deforestation

Describe how the composition of the atmosphere is changing, and the impact of this on global warming

Describe some biological consequences of global warming

Describe both positive and negative human interactions in an ecosystem and explain their impact on biodiversity

Describe programmes that aim to reduce the negative effects of humans on ecosystems and biodiversity

4.7.1.4 Adaptations (Higher only)

4.7.3.3 Land use (Higher only)

4.7.3.4 Deforestation (Higher only)