Humans depend on the living world for the resources and other benefits provided by biodiversity. But human activity is also having adverse impacts on biodiversity through overpopulation, overexploitation, habitat destruction, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. Thus sustaining biodiversity so that ecosystem functioning and productivity are maintained is essential to supporting and enhancing life on Earth. Sustaining biodiversity also aids humanity by preserving landscapes of recreational or inspirational value.
Standard detail
DCI.LS4.D.9-12.5
Depth 2Parent ID: F2FAA92990644A6CB8B576FC33B35F38Standard set: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- DCI.LS4.D.9-12.5
- Standard ID
- 898EC1EAC5514E57B72BCACD59A27F22
- ASN identifier
- S21342764
- Subject
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
- Grades
- 09, 10, 11, 12
- Ancestor IDs
- F2FAA92990644A6CB8B576FC33B35F3823CD28BCAB314BE09E1B2DECA55F1642
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)