GE 7 – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

BIODIVERSITY WORKSHEET
BSIT 2A, 2B, 2C
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021

Name__Anthony C. Ignacio _________________________________ Activity 1: 50 points

Section: __BSCRIM 1C ___________________________________

Questions for Reflection:

1. How would you reconcile the emerging needs of human beings regarding their
health and the need to protect the growth of biodiversity? (5 points)

WE CAN RECONCILE HUMAN BEINGS' EMERGING HEALTH NEEDS WITH THE NEED TO PROTECT
BIODIVERSITY GROWTH BY SAVING WATER, SUPPORTING LOCAL ORGANIC FARMS, REDUCE MEAT
CONSUMPTION, AND SO ON.

2. Do you think that Earth can exist without human beings taking care of it? Or
biodiversity also needs human beings for it to be in a continuous growing process? (5
points)

Ecosystems are altered by humans. As long as humans are on the planet, altering
habitats, they must be mindful of their effects and strive to reduce them. We are currently
responsible for the planet's declining biodiversity. We are reliant on the habitats we are altering,
and if we aren't careful, we can render the world uninhabitable for humans, not to mention
taking other animals down with us. Life will most likely continue for surviving species after we
are gone, and evolutionary processes may result in increased biodiversity. Alternately, we
should change our societies, cultures, and behaviors to become stewards of the earth's
habitats, if only because it is the smart thing to do if we want to survive as a species for another
few hundred or thousand years.

3. What are small ways that you think would promote safekeeping our
biodiversity? (5 points)

The first prerequisite for biodiversity preservation, in my opinion, is to maintain a wide

and healthy ecosystem. Of course, the size is determined by the animal's size and the range
required to meet its biological requirements. On a smaller scale, we need to promote bio-
corridors that link natural areas, such as bushes and trees in the middle of agricultural
landscapes.

4. What do you think are the common human activities that can harm
biodiversity? What would be the consequences if these human activities might be
stopped and prohibited? (10points)

Deforestation and hunting / killing animals are two common human activities that can
harm biodiversity. All land plants and animals live in forests. Deforestation and the degradation
of forest ecosystems are the leading causes of plant and animal extinction; if these practices
were to cease, forest species would be restored, and we might also assist in the development of
new species.

5. What else could affect the distribution of organisms in a habitat? (5points)

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GE 7 – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
BIODIVERSITY WORKSHEET
BSIT 2A, 2B, 2C
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021
Both abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) factors influence the biodiversity and
distribution of species within an ecosystem. Non-living variables such as abiotic factors can
affect where species can live.

6. Abiotic factors are chemical and physical elements in the environment that can
affect the distribution of organisms in a habitat. List four 4 aboitic factors and explain
how a lack of each one might affect the distribution of organisms. (20pts)

Water- Water is needed for all living organisms. Only species that need a small
percentage of water may live in a dry climate. Some species, such as marine animals and
plants in seas, flourish in environments with a lot of water. Water is essential for life, but
each organism needs a different amount.
Temperature- The temperature of the air and water in ecosystems has an effect on
animals, plants, and humans. Since it alters the metabolic rate of the body, an increase in
temperature has the ability to alter the way a living being grows. Temperature tolerance is
something that all living things have. The temperature is often affected by light exposure.
Warmth is felt in areas that receive direct sunlight.
Oxygen- This is particularly true in the presence of wind. The temperature and
humidity of an area are affected by the wind speed and direction. High wind speeds, which
are common in mountainous areas, can stunt plant growth and restrict the types of life that
can survive. Wind also disperses life by carrying seeds and aiding pollination. This allows
plant types to leave a restricted area.
And soil- Abiotic materials—nonliving elements like minerals, water, and air—
combine to form biotic materials, which include both living and once-living things like plants
and insects. Soil includes both live and dead plant and animal matter, as well as air, water,
and minerals.

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