...largest remaining tracts of forests globally? * Ohio * Amazon * Southern America * Southern Asia * India * Peru * Republic of Congo * Indonesia * Canada * Brazil * Russia’ 2. Which regions of the earth seem to have lost the most forest? How could you prove this? * Mekong countries * Brazil * Indonesia * http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/countries-with-highest-deforestation-map.html 3. Some forest regions are found outside their expected climate range. For example, there are places where tropical rainforests are found that are outside the tropics. Where does this occur and why do you think this might be the case? * These might occur because of ocean currents and fires 4. Find two areas that appear to have never had forest. Describe their location. With the aid of an atlas, determine if these regions are associated with another type of landform. * Sahara desert, central Australia 5. Describe the current distribution of Australia’s forests. * Forest distribution is confined mainly to regions with an average rainfall exceeding 500 millimetres per year. Most forests occur in the northern, eastern and south-western coastal zones, although woodland forests extend inland 6. Describe the distribution of Victoria’s forests. 7. Find a map which shows the distribution of Victoria’s forests before European arrival and...
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...list several regions of high biodiversity (e.g., biodiversity hotspots) discuss how interactions among species affect their fates and that of communities discuss why the special properties of a community are important explain the relationship between species diversity and community stability discuss the role of disturbance in a community discuss how disturbance affects a community identify the major terrestrial biomes identify the environmental conditions that control the distribution of the major terrestrial biomes identify the activities that threaten global forests discuss activities that can be taken to preserve global forests discuss the impact of road construction on the Earth's forests discuss how vertical stratification differentiates life zones in oceans discuss why coral reefs, mangroves, estuaries, and wetlands are biologically important identify the locations of the world's most extensive grasslands discuss human-mediated activities that degrade the world's grasslands identify the original purposes of parks and nature preserves in North America identify the major benefits of biodiversity discuss the major human-caused threats to biodiversity discuss in what ways we humans can reduce the human-caused threats to biodiversity define wilderness discuss why wilderness areas are both important and controversial discuss steps to help restore natural areas Action Items Read any course announcements or other communication from your professor related...
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...favorite one is, “The only sounds were the trees whispering” (P.93). I chose this personification because it gives me a feeling of suspense, worry and most important of all it makes me question. You might wonder, what does this tell you? Why does it give you a feeling of suspense? Well if you apply your knowledge “Wolf Brother” and relate it to this you might get some convenient answers. In this case and in this part of the book, it is trying to give a feeling of fear, a feeling of darkness and loneliness, as it shows that there was no soul around, and if you would walk in their you could only hear the trees whispering, by that they mean the trees swaying side to side, which give you a image of dark, sad and a scared space. As you think on, you start to question and wonder. Why was their no soul around? Did everyone get scared and ran away? If so what caused them to run away? And that’s why this is such a good personification in the book as it has a great amount of meaning and it brings a great amount of questions zooming through your head. The reason I think this was chose is because it relates to the plot and the setting. The reason why this personification is very relatable to the plot is because the plot is about chasing the bear fighting the bear and so on, and if you think closely you might realize that this is one of...
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...Research Tropical Rain Forests. Do you think it is important to preserve these rainforests - and why? What is the best way we might go about doing this - especially considering we don't have any Tropical Rain Forests in this country? Yes, I think it is significant to preserve what few hot Rain forests that are remaining. Tropical rain forests are one of the most bio-diverse and biologically important areas on the planet. Much of their living thing and stand life is unique and unreproduced anywhere else. Classification and farming are the two largest influences on the rain forest, causing many thousands of acres to become either deforested or even unfruitful. Rain forests are the prime land-based stand systems for the water and carbon cycles in the mood and groundwater; removing more and more of the rain forest causes the carbon cycle to become disturbed, with not enough carbon dioxide converted back to oxygen. The undergrowth in some areas of a rainforest can be restricted by poor penetration of sunlight to ground level. If the leaf canopy is destroyed or thinned, the ground beneath is soon colonized by a dense, tangled growth of vines, shrubs and small trees, called a jungle. There are two types of rainforest, tropical rainforest and temperate rainforest. It is important to preserve what few Tropical Rain forests that are remaining. The Tropical Rain forests provide the world with so many important tools for our survival. The rain forest is home to a variety of different animal...
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...The world we live in today is not like what it used to be, new generations are not as aware of what it is like outdoors. Most people spend most of their lives in a ‘concrete jungle’, which prevents people especially youth from seeing nature at its finest. There are a lot of youth who have never even seen a true forest ever, because their stuck in a city that contains nothing of that sort. The lack of outdoor activity within the world we live in today is actually affecting the health within youth, as well as creating improper judgement for certain situations; especially survival situations such as being lost in a forest or even ingesting as well as coming in contact with poisonous plants and animals that should not be touched. They are even unprepared for the mildest of survival situations. Also, without proper guidance and involvement outdoors, youth will not be able to discover why pollution is bad as well as why animals should not be disturbed or hurt on their own land. Today’s youth do not understand how the environment is important, and how everything we see around us plays an important role, from trees to microscopic bacteria, everything has a role in each other’s lives. There needs to be a solution to this problem, but not only do we need the cooperation of children and teens, we also need the cooperation of their parents as well. in order to jumpstart a solution, the education system should make outdoor’ed courses mandatory for all students, to help raise awareness of...
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...SCI-204 Prof. Dhalladoo October 31, 2015 This lab will discuss four points of Tropical Rain Forest. The first discussions will be on five products that come from tropical rain forest. The second one is five major causes of deforestation which I will give you some clear examples. I also will discuss the third one that cover two reasons why is so difficult especially in the Amazon tropical Forest, and finally the discussion will be on the Water and Carbon Cycle and how deforestation impact bout cycles. First discussion: Five Products that come from the Tropical Rain Forest. One of the products that come from the rain forest is the trees itself, the trees are used for many things example they are cut into logs to shipped to different countries, also the trees can be used for making wood use by the people and tribes who live in the forest its self to build their homes as well as the vines can also be used to make house births and chairs. The second product are plants and leaves. Some of this plants are used for medicine by the tribes and local people. Scientists use this plants for experimenting in the search for the cure of different diseases. One of them is cancer in Australia the scientist found properties for curing cancer and is tested in animals like monkeys but not in humans yet, they are still working on it. Third product that come from tropical rain forest it will be food products, for instants tropical fruits is the papaya or sour-sources, cacao the main...
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...Early successional forest is habitat caused by disturbance and requires careful management to be maintained. These can include old fields, grasslands, or early forests. Early successional forest provides countless benefits not only to wildlife, but to sportsmen, bikers, hikers, photographers, as well as conservationists and naturalists everywhere. It also contributes to the overall diversity and health of the forest. To wildlife, ESH provides many necessities for survival. The rapid growth of young vegetation provides avid cover and nesting habitat for game and song birds, as well as small and large mammals-- such as the american woodcock, ruffed grouse, whitetail deer and more. Regeneration forests produce a multitude of diverse foods. ESH bears a plethora of insects-- preyed on by nearly all bird species--fruits from berry plants, stems and shoots of new trees, and other young vegetation eaten by wildlife. This diversity of plants also benefits forest health, creating a rejuvenation of old forest, transition zones, and mature forests. Sportsmen recognize the benefits of ESH too. Populations of game in areas managed for regeneration forests tend to be much higher, and it is no coincidence. Fifty six to sixty percent of mammals use early successional habitat. However, many species that depend of this habitat populations are declining....
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...“I want to live where I really belong on my own land.” Stated Davi Kopenawa. He’s a Native Amazonians that's fighting to keep his land. Native Amazonians Have full reasons on why they should keep their homes in the Amazon Rain forest. Image if somebody came to your house and told you to leave. But also you had to change. Would you let them stomp on you and take something away from you, or would you fight for what you believe in? This is what Native Amazonians are doing. How do you think it's going for them? Native Amazonians came to the Amazon rain forest over twelve thousand years ago. The Native Amazonians live in the Amazon rain forest. When they first came there were over ten million Natives living in the Amazon. Now the number has dropped a lot....
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...University of Phoenix Material Castro Environmental Resources Worksheet Using the assigned readings for Week Four, write a 50- to 75-word response to each of the following questions. Your responses will be assessed according to the accuracy of the content. Minerals 1. How do minerals affect society? Minerals affect society in many different ways; for example salt is a mineral that is used every day to enhance the flavor of foods and it is also used to retain fluids while contributing to the replenishment of electrolytes. Another mineral such as Lignite is a form of coal that can be used for energy. 2. What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic minerals? Provide two examples from each category and discuss their uses. Metallic and nonmetallic minerals are very different and the differences are not hard to see. Metallic minerals can be melted to make a new form; an example of a metallic mineral is iron. Nonmetallic minerals cannot be melted to create a new form; an example of nonmetallic mineral is salt. Mining 1. How are minerals extracted from the Earth and processed? Minerals can be extracted through mining, which consists of explosives, picks, and shovels. Minerals that are extracted are then processed through crushers and grinding mills to break down the minerals into small pieces. Once the more valuable minerals are detected, they will be separated from the rest of the rocks and kept. 2. What are the different ways minerals can be mined...
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...Rainforest. Deforestation in simple terms means the felling and clearing of forest cover or tree plantations in order to accommodate agricultural, industrial or urban use. It puts the forest cover to an end just for there to be land available for different purposes. The Amazon Rainforest is 30% of the animals and plants on Earth. These forests are one of the most important things in our world; they are also a main source of oxygen produced by the trees and numerous foods, fibers, as well as possible new medicines for various illnesses and diseases. The Amazon Rainforest’s are facing serious threats the main reason being is for the increasing need of space. Also, there are several other important issues like illegal logging, oil prospecting, slash and burn agriculture, wildlife poaching, mining, overpopulation and city developments. However, there are other serious factors leading to this rapid deforestation and these factors are from the cattle industry’s forced manipulation of peasant farmer land rights, the marginalization of these farmers to the frontier, land speculation is another factor for the deforestation, Brazilian government policies to construct highways, subsidize agriculture, and relocate farmers into the forests which change the ecosystem and its climate pattern. At current rates, which are more than ½ of the Amazon Rainforest, show that the forests may be destroyed or damaged by 2030. This is why the ACA, Amazon Conservation Association, reached out to other environmental...
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...assigned readings from Week Four, write a 50- to 75-word response to each of the following questions. Your responses will be assessed according to the accuracy of the content. Minerals 1. How do minerals affect society? Minerals are important to the society because minerals can be used to make pots, pans, buildings, counters and plates. 2. What is the difference between metallic and nonmetallic minerals? Provide two examples from each category and discuss their uses. Minerals are conveniently divided into metallic and nonmetallic groups, and then arranged in subdivisions according to the elements which form their main constituents. The nonmetallic minerals (carbon, diamond, coals, bitumen, asphalt, boron, sulfur, rock salt, etc.) lack the properties of the metallic minerals such as a bright metallic luster, hardness, density, and good conduction of heat and electricity. Mining 1. How are minerals extracted from the Earth and processed? 2. What are the different ways minerals can be mined? Provide a brief description of at least three types of mining. 3. What effect does extracting minerals have on the environment? Soil 1. What is your definition of soil? What is soil composed of? Why is soil important to the environment? 3. What types of organisms are found in soil? Determine the relationship between soil and organisms. 4. What is soil erosion? How can soil become polluted? What effect does soil erosion and pollution have on the environment...
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...Renewable resources may also include goods commodities such as wood, paper and leather. Inexhaustible- These are natural resources which cannot be replenished, re-grown or regenerated. Once used up, they are gone forever. Examples are: coal, natural gas, petroleum. 2. Energy resources other than non-renewable energy sources are generally referred to as alternate energy sources. Why is it important to develop alternate energy sources? Energy that is not popularly used and is usually environmentally sound, such as solar or wind energy as opposed to fossil fuels. Fuel sources that are other than those derived from fossil fuels. Typically used interchangeably for renewable energy. Examples include: wind, solar, biomass, wave and tidal energy. Therefore, it is very important to develop an alternative energy sources. 3. Based on the results of the experiment, identify the settings that are the most efficient and cost effective for each of the following five alternative energy sources * Hydroelectric- Rainy, medium gusts, non-moving lake water, magma bodies close to surface, forest and...
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...and conflict. Today, Easter Island stands as a parable and a warning for what can happen when a population consumes too much of the limited resources that support it." Using the scientific method, analyze and prepare a report on the story of Easter Island. In your report, include responses to the following questions: Observation: What were some of the key observations at Easter Island? Hypothesis: What hypothesis was formed as a result of the observations? Results: What were the results and conclusions after applying the scientific method? Do you agree with the assertion that Easter Island holds important lessons for our world today, regarding the use of natural resources? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples. Sustainability Easter Island holds important less for the world today, once all the natural resources were used up, the population decreased. Only one resource was eliminated from the landscape of the Island, yet it led to total destruction of a thriving society. The trees of the Island were cut down which led to soil erosion, no trees meant no birds to spread seeds for regrowth. The soil erosion led to less production in...
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...watershed?A watershed is simply the geographic area through which water flows across the land and drains into a common body of water, whether a stream, river, lake, or ocean. The watershed boundary will more or less follow the highest ridgeline around the stream channels and meet at the bottom or lowest point of the land where water flows out of the watershed, the mouth of the waterway. Much of the water comes from rainfall and stormwater runoff. The quality and quantity of stormwater is affected by all the alterations to the land--mining, agriculture, roadways, urban development, and the activities of people within a watershed. Watersheds are usually separated from other watersheds by naturally elevated areas. | Why are watersheds important?Watersheds are important because the surface water features and stormwater runoff within a watershed ultimately drain to other bodies of water. It is essential to consider these downstream impacts when developing and implementing water quality protection and restoration actions. Everything upstream ends up downstream. We need to remember that we all live downstream and that our everyday activities can affect downstream waters. | Watershed ManagementManagement of the environment has been primarily focussed on specific issues such as air, land, and water. Most efforts have resulted in decreasing pollutant emissions to air and water, improved landfills, remediation of waste sites and contaminated groundwater, protection of rare and endangered...
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...Rain forests come in two varieties the tropical and the temperate. Areas larger and full of life in a rain forest are the tropics because an abundance of plants and species making its home there. Tropical rain forests are found in Central America, Africa, and Indo Malaysia. Tropical Rain Forest Because tropical rain forests are near the equator, temperatures are 75 to 88 degree Fahrenheit and have 80 inches of rain throughout the year. Barros Colorado Island obtains about 98 inches of rain yearly with a distinctive parch season during the months of December through April with about 12 inches of rain. Compared to any place on earth biodiversity is higher because of the different species present; About 1,185 varieties of plants, 130 kinds of endemics, 650 types of birds, and 93 species of amphibians. The four major layers that towels through the forest is the, Emergent, the canopy, understory, and the forest floor. The Emergent area has the tallest trees called, hardwood, broad-level, and evergreen that grows beyond 200 feet in height and obtain plenty of sunlight. Butterflies, eagles, bats, and monkeys live in the Emergent area. The Canopy section of the forest is the most important layer because of its flat oval shape leaves that roof over into a maze of leaves. Plenty of animals as well snakes, frogs, and toucan birds live here because of its richness in food. The understory has very little sunlight, which is why plants that grow nearly 12 feet in this area have leaves...
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