1. Enumerate and discuss the direct and indirect threats to Philippine biodiversity. Direct Threats • Illegal logging • Mining • Pollution • Oils spill • Introduction of invasive species • Overexploitation Indirect Threats • Infrastructure development • Rapidly increasing human population against a limited land base ➢ Indiscriminate logging literally changes the forest landscape. Although there has been a
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The Dedication The book Why Gender Matters is a very interesting book that helps people understand how people think the way they do. The author‚ Leonard Sax‚ is extremely dedicated to the work he does and who he does it for. Leonard Sax dedicates this book to the memory of David Reimer. Bruce Reimer was born one of a set of identical twins. At the age of seven months‚ his mother noticed that he and his brother were having trouble urinating‚ so she took them in to be circumcised. Bruce was first
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How does deforestation contribute to the loss of biodiversity in the Amazon? Introduction The Amazon rainforest is the world’s greatest remaining natural resource‚ and the most powerful and bio actively diverse natural wonder on the planet. Its size is so great that if the Amazonian were to be a country‚ it would be the ninth largest in the world. It covers more than 1.2 billion acres of land‚ and has approximately 6.47 square kilometres of rainforest; making up 54% of the word’s rainforests. The
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http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/conservation/marine-and-coastal/marine-protected-areas/mimiwhangata-boundary-options/mimiwhangata-recreational-fishing.pdf http://www.marine-reserves.org.nz/marinereservesbook.pdf http://www.canberra.edu.au/centres/iae/pdfs/2007_Kearney_pros_cons_marine_protected_areas_NSW.pdf http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/science-and-technical/SFC217.pdf What is a marine reserve? Marine reserves are specified areas of the sea and foreshore that are managed to preserve them
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MARKS 100 = 15% OF FINAL GRADE. DUE DATE: FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2011 I. VITI LEVU – MAJOR ESSAY 1 Write an 8-page essay on “Viti Levu: A Case Study of Island Biodiversity”. Your essay should focus on the different natural and cultural terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity that are found on Viti Levu‚ with focus on dominant species (plants and animals) and crops in different areas. The essay should be based on what you have learned in the past and your personal research and observations
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John Greavu 1 Writing Assignment 4: Saving Money Is Not Saving Anyone We‚ the consumers of America are always trying to get the most “bang for their buck”‚ often times without realizing the true consequences of such actions. In a world where we’ve been told most our lives that saving money is good thing‚ you can’t really blame us. We shop at Wal-Mart‚ clip coupons and sometimes turn into savages on Black Friday. However‚ we tend to forget the saying “there is no such thing as a free lunch”; there
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Conservation Of Wild Life forests Protection and conservation of forests and wildlife are essential to maintain the earth’s health and environment. The earth is the only known living planet and it is because of its special environment and ecology which are life-supporting. Forests are part and parcel of our environment. They are one of the most valuable resources and gifts of nature. They play a key role in the maintenance climate‚ rain-patterns‚ water and soil conservation. They are the natural
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English 12B Marine Corps History! The Marine Corps is the most elite and ferocious fighting task force of the Department of Armed Forces.” Marines have fought our country’s battles on land as on the sea‚ in every climate and place where they could take a gun” as it states in the Marine Corps hymn. Marines value and embrace their history more than any other branch of the military. Marines are sharp and carry themselves with integrity. Marines honor their Corps‚ They carry themselves
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Ever since I was old enough to talk‚ I have always loved animals and have always loved learning about them. Even though I have a strong love for animals‚ I have always wanted to be a doctor. Until now. I recently discovered the career of a Marine Biologist. A marine Biologist is someone who studies life in the oceans and other saltwater environments. That includes all animals and all plants that thrive in these places. I have also dreamed of going to Indiana University and pursuing my medical dream
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Marine Biologists Marine biology is a perfect career choice for underwater explorers--those who are fascinated by ocean creatures like sharks‚ crabs‚ fish‚ and coral. Marine biologists are scientists who study salt water organisms and their environments. Biologists may also work on marine toxins in poisonous sea creatures. Some study the effects of weather on the ocean and its marine life. One large area of concern is climate change. Marine biologist’s work involves both independent research
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