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Biodiversity is the variety of species, their genetic make-up, and the natural communities in which they occur.

Biodiversity has a major impact on the economy of Pennsylvania in the form of revenue and jobs created in the state. Also, nearly 20 percent of Pennsylvanians hunt, trap, or fish, spending more than $1 billion annually in pursuit of these outdoor sports.

 

Which of the following are impacts of biodiversity loss?
(Check all that apply)

Without biodiversity we will lose some ecosystem services such as water purification from wetlands.
Loss of biodiversity creates more room for invasive, non-native plants, to grow.
Losing biodiversity impacts the economy of Pennsylvania because a lot of people hunt, fish, bird watch, and hike.

Biodiversity loss will create room for a diversity of organisms to grow.

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PA Biodiversity: What is Biodiversity?

PA DEP: Explore Biodiversity in Pa’s Forests

Defenders of Wildlife: Pennsylvania

 

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.3 Environmental Health

 

Activities:

"Whole Cloth: Biodiversity" Lesson Plan

"The Social and Economic Impact of Wildlife and Natural Resource Management" Lesson Plan