b6.1 IMPORTANT Flashcards
agriculture
removed hedgrows
uses pesticides and herbicides
conservation
controlled grazing
restriction of human access
feeding animals
reintroduction or species
hunting / fishing
decreases populations
removes food for other species
seed banks
seeds stored to be used in the future
captive breeding
creates a stable healthy population
reintroduces species back into natural habitat
few breeding partners available so hard to maintain genetic diversity
may not be suitable for release into wild
ecotourism
supports conservation while allowing people to observe wildlife
repeated use of the same path can cause erosion
how scientists monitor air pollution
lichens (indicator species) measure type air pollution
air pollution dissolved in rain water especially soulful dioxide can damage lichens and prevent growth
lack of lichens is a sign of high pollution
how organisms monitor water pollution
clean water - mayfly larva
low pollution - fresh water shrimp
high pollution- water louse
very high pollution - sludge worm