PYQ NEET- Ecology-Biodiversity And Conservation

2019: What is the major threat to the biodiversity of tropical forests?

The major threat to the biodiversity of tropical forests is deforestation. Deforestation is the clearing of large areas of forest for agriculture, development, or other purposes. It is a major cause of biodiversity loss, as it destroys the habitat of many species and reduces the amount of available food and shelter. Deforestation also contributes to climate change, as it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

2018: How does deforestation affect the biodiversity of an area?

Deforestation affects the biodiversity of an area in a number of ways. First, it destroys the habitat of many species, which can lead to their extinction. Second, it reduces the amount of available food and shelter for animals, which can also lead to their extinction. Third, it can change the climate of an area, which can also have a negative impact on biodiversity.

2017: What is the difference between threatened and endangered species?

Threatened species are those that are at risk of becoming endangered in the near future. Endangered species are those that are in danger of becoming extinct. The main difference between the two is the level of risk. Threatened species