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ConBio_Final
Overall terms -- review and short answers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is conservation biology? | The study of the conservation of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protection. |
| Define biodiversity (3 levels) | Genetic - the difference of members in a species Species - the total # of plant, animal, and insects within a region Ecosystem - the variety of communities within a region |
| What are major threats to biodiversity? Primary threat? | Climate change is primary Habitat loss and nature degradation Overexploitation Introduction of exotic species Air, water, and land pollution Changes in habitat due to natural occurrences |
| What is environmental justice? Real-world example | social movement to address environmental injustice, which occurs when poor or marginalized communities are harmed by hazardous waste, resource extraction, and other land uses from which they do not benefit. |
| What is climate justice? Real-world example | a movement, that acknowledges climate change has disproportionately harmful social, economic, and public health impacts on populations. Advocates strive for inequities addressed through long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies. |
| What is degrowth? | a political and economic theory critiquing the capitalist system which purses growth at all costs, causing human exploitation and environmental destruction |
| What are the impacts of dams on biodiversity? On people? Which people are particularly affected? | Dams create a physical barrier that impairs natural flow of water, sediment, and nutrients while limiting the movement of organisms. (the natural path of salmon) |
| What is agroforestry? What are the benefits and what are the limitations? How do agroforestry systems resemble fire or disturbance at a landscape level? | agriculture incorporating the cultivation and conservation of trees. Pro: Soil fertility and closed nutrient cycles, Stabilization of soils and microclimate Con: Lack of legal support, Knowledge and technology intensive |
| How long have humans been altering ecosystems? Why has it recently become unsustainable? | Humans have been altering ecosystems since the very beginning of humanity. It's become unsustainable because alterations move faster than replacements. |
| How does art complement science? In what ways can art promote conservation (think broad – films, marketing/flagship species, information sharing, invasive species art)? | Nature inspires art, but conversely, art can also aid biological understanding, which, in turn, can help the appreciation and conservation of art works. Raises awareness in a way the general public can understand. |
| What was COP28? Why is it so important? What were the conclusions? How does this make you feel? | "28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting." The importance was that it signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era and calls for a swift, just and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy5. |
| What are the most hopeful avenues for conservation into the future? | The most hopeful avenues, in my opinion, are raising public awareness of conservation issues through art and education. |
| Describe the three main components of conservation biology. Give a real-world example for each component. Describe who might do work within each of those components. | Preserving the diversity of species -- MN Zoo, zookeepers Sustainable utilization of species and ecosystem -- native plant landscaping, regular people Maintaining life-supporting systems and essential ecological processes -- fire disturbance, biologists |
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