Multiple Choice 1. A biome is a CLIMATIC and geographically defined area that contains ecologically similar plants‚ animals and soil organisms. These areas of communities with ecologically similar characteristics are called _____________. A. ecosystems B: biomes C: elevations D: vegetation 2. By what factors are biomes defined/classified? Check all that apply. A: climate B: genetic similarities C: plant structures D: leaf types 3. There are TWO fundamental classifications of biomes.
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What did you choose to cover? Please list the main link to the park/reserve/organization. There are several projects‚ organizations‚ and parks related to protecting biodiversity that I had intended to write about; however‚ having visited the beautiful city of Treviso‚ and spending some period there‚ I felt it is essential to write about the Parco Naturale Regionale del Fiume Sile which is translated into English as (River Sile Natural Regional Park). The website link to the park is http://www.parcosile
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The goliath frog‚ or conraua goliath‚ is the world’s largest frog. From nose to toes‚ it maxes out at about twelve and a half inches‚ and can weigh just under eight pounds. Unlike most frogs‚ these don’t have the ability to make mating calls‚ and instead create a breeding ground along rivers and streams. The frog is found primarily in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon‚ at least naturally. A big reason for the goliath frog’s status as endangered is because of the zoo and pet demands. Other significant
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rainforest that includes all living things. In this delicate balance‚ both the plant and animal species inhabit different layers of the rainforest. There is no dominant species in a tropical rainforest. This factor contributes to the extraordinary biodiversity that exists and prevents one species from
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Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Business Sta. Mesa‚ Manila Environmental Management: Types of Environment Submmitted by: Espiritu‚ Jeric Aris R. Frayco‚ Sarah Glenn C. Galido‚ Jeasel Rhea R. Hornachos‚ Jio Benson C. Inovero‚ Sarah Jareno‚ Aileen BSBA-HRDM IV-5d VII. Types of Environment a. Factors of Specific Environment Customers Competitors Suppliers Pressure Groups b. Factors of General Environment Economic Conditions Political/Legal Conditions
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edu/evolibrary‚ Understanding Evolution‚ accessed 22nd Feb 2012 Skelton‚ P. 1993‚ Evolution: A Biological and Palaeontological Approach‚ 1st edn‚ Pearson Prentice Hall‚ Open University. United Nations Conference on Environment And Development‚ 1992‚ Biodiversity Convention. UNCED‚ Geneva.
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The roles of Zoos in conservation The main aim of zoos is to protect and conserve global biodiversity and wildlife. To do this they have four roles to play which are; research‚ conservation‚ education and welfare. Research: Research is the careful search or inquiry for new facts by scientific study of a subject‚ through a course of critical investigation. By studying animals we can learn new things about their behaviour and lifestyle. The Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
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July 6‚2010 List the four principles of sustainability and discuss. Reliance on Solar Energy: the sun warms the planet and supports photosynthesis used by plants to provide for us and other animals. Biodiversity: a great variety of genes‚ species‚ ecosystems‚ and ecological processes have provided many ways to adapt to changing environmental conditions throughout the 3.7-billion-year history of life on the earth. Population Control: competition for limited resources among n species places
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Part 1. Nowadays people are extremely busy with their routines that they do not seem to bother about the environment. They exploit natural resources without giving anything but harm and waste in return. But how can such unethical conduct influence the environment in the long run? I was curious to know what impact my lifestyle may have on the Earth. For that reason‚ I have calculated my personal ecological footprint. Surprisingly‚ the results of the ecological footprint analysis were graver than I
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There has been debate over the present-day characteristics of the biome of tropical regions. For some they are viewed as a natural response to the climate of the area. Whereas for others they are regarded as a product of human interferences. Discuss this statement in the context of the biome you have studied. The Amazon rainforest is affected by both human interference such as deforestation as well as the climate contributing to global warming and causing both harm and extinction towards the species
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