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What are non-renewable resources?
What is ...Not replaceable--once the supply is used up, they're gone..ex. coal, oil, natural gas.
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What are two types of logging methods?
What is... Clear cutting, and Selective cutting
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What are 4 Ways to provide a sustainable yield of Fish?
What is ..1. Set fishing limits 2. Change fishing methods 3. Aquaculture 4. Use of new resources
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What are keystone species?
What is ...Species that are very important to a certain ecosystem. If removed, the ecosystem will collapse.
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What are the 4 main causes of extinction?
What is ...Poaching, pollution, habitat destruction and fragmentation, and introduction of exotic species
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What are renewable resources?
What are.... trees, sunlight, wind
200
What are advantages clear cutting?
What is ....Advantages-quick, easy cheap Disadvantage-harmful to environment
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The number of species in an area is called?
What is ...Biodiversity
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The structures of an organism's cells that carry its hereditary information are ...
What is ....genes
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What is Taxol?
What is ...Cancer fighting drug
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What is pollution?
What is ...anything that negatively affects the environment/ Humans
300
What are advantages and disadvantages of selective cutting?
What is ..Advantage-Less harmful to environment Disadvantage-takes longer, more expensive
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Why are tropical areas more biodiverse?
What is...more rainfall
300
Why did the Irish Potato Famine happen?
What is ....Lack of genetic diversity
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Name two types of logging methods?
What is ...clear cutting and selective cutting
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What are the three viewpoints on the environment?
1st viewpoint-Development-Use all resources in environment for development and economic purposes. They are not concerned with the environment. 2nd vpt. Preservation-Don't touch any resources. Do not harm the environment in any way. 3rd vpt. Conservation-It's ok to use resources, but do so in a way that is respectful that is respectful and responsible.
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What is sustainable yield?
What is ...A regular amount of a renewable resource such as trees that can be harvested without reducing the future supply
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What are often referred to as the "rain forests of the sea"?
What is ....Coral Reefs
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Given an example of habitat destruction.
What is ...Clearing a forest to build a mall
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What are three viewpoints on the environment?
What is Development Preservation Conservation
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How many viewpoints are there on the environment and name them?
What is ...3.... Development Preservation Conservation
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What are fisheries?
What is ...Large areas of ocean where fish and other ocean organisms are plentiful
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How is biodiversity valuable?
What is ...Economically, recreational use, health benefits
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Give an example of habitat fragmentation.
What is ...Building a large road through a wooded area
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What are fisheries?
What is...Large areas of ocean where fish and other ocean organisms are plentiful