1. Title of notes: Loss of biodiversity p. 24 RS

2. I’ll know I’ve got it when…
Learning target
I can determine what causes the loss of biodiversity.
Today I am…
Learning about what threatens biodiversity .
So that I’ll be able to…
Understand the impact of biodiversity being lost.
I’ll know I’ve got it when…
I can explain the impacts of biodiversity loss on Trevor Browne campus and connect it to the world.

3. Biodiversity Loss Biodiversity being lost happens naturally
Extinction occur one by one
Fossil record shows 1 in every 1000 mammals would go extinct every 1,000 to 10,000 years
Five mass extinctions have occurred in Earth’s history
Mass extinction: global decrease in the diversity of life forms

4. Other causes of biodiversity loss…..
Habitat change and loss
Invasive species
Pollution
Overharvesting
Climate change

5. Habitat change and loss
Clearing forests by logging companies
Removes food
Removes shelter
Removes other resources that organisms need to survive

6. Invasive species Introduction of non-native species to an environment
Thrive in new environment
Over populate because lack of predators and competition
Cause some native species to go extinct
Can cause economic damage
Zebra mussel

7. Pollution caused by industries
Chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, and toxic chemicals
Pollute water and air
Poison and kill humans and wildlife
Pollution caused by industries
Cough! Cough!

8. Overharvesting
Hunt, fish, or harvest a species quicker than it can replenish
Poaching
overfishing
Siberian Tiger population decline due to hunting
Upset Siberian Tiger
Poaching: illegal capture or killing an organism.

9. Climate change Effects habitats Extreme weather events
Warming temperatures
Increases the chance of plants and animals going extinct
Environments are changing to quickly for organisms to adapt.
Sad Polar Bear

10. Something to ponder……
Are we looking at a sixth mass extinction?

11. Loss of biodiversity cartoon p. 24 LS
Create a 4 slide cartoon showing loss of biodiversity
Must have color
Each slide must have a picture and words
Create a character for your cartoon.