b6.1 IMPORTANT Flashcards

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agriculture

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removed hedgrows
uses pesticides and herbicides

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conservation

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controlled grazing
restriction of human access
feeding animals
reintroduction or species

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hunting / fishing

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decreases populations
removes food for other species

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4
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seed banks

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seeds stored to be used in the future

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5
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captive breeding

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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

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6
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ecotourism

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supports conservation while allowing people to observe wildlife

repeated use of the same path can cause erosion

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7
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how scientists monitor air pollution

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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

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how organisms monitor water pollution

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clean water - mayfly larva
low pollution - fresh water shrimp
high pollution- water louse
very high pollution - sludge worm

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