Global Biodiversity Crisis

The current period of significant species decline is often called the ______ mass extinction.

Species are vanishing at a pace similar to the ______ previous mass extinctions in Earth's history.

The crisis of biodiversity loss is largely due to ______ activities.

Habitat destruction for ______ and urban development is one cause of biodiversity loss.

The overharvesting of ______ contributes to the current biodiversity crisis.

The introduction of ______ species is a factor in the loss of biodiversity.

Climate change has ______ effects on biodiversity globally.

Biodiversity loss affects ecosystem ______ and adaptability.

Primary cause of terrestrial biodiversity decline

Main threat to marine biodiversity

Impact of invasive species on biodiversity

In comparison, wealthier nations have witnessed a ______ rise in biodiversity.

The increase in biodiversity in affluent countries is largely due to shifting ______ and environmental harm to less prosperous nations.

The concept of ______ highlights how the consumption habits of rich countries disproportionately affect global biodiversity.

The impact of high-income countries' consumption on biodiversity is often at the cost of ______ areas.

Insect decline percentage over 27 years

Main causes of insect population decline