Biodiversity and Waste Management
Students evaluate the impact of human activities on biodiversity, including deforestation, land use, and global warming. They will explore strategies to maintain biodiversity.
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Students evaluate the impact of human activities on biodiversity, including deforestation, land use, and global warming. They will explore strategies to maintain biodiversity.
Key Questions
- Why is high biodiversity important for ecosystem stability?
- How does pollution affect water and land habitats?
- What programmes can be put in place to reduce biodiversity loss?
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