Enviromental Change & Management Flashcards

1
Q

Name an invasive species and where it is located in Australia

A

Cane toad- located in Australia QLD

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2
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Why was the cane toad introduced to Australia?

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It was introduced to Australia in an attempt to control the native-to-Australia cane beetle that was killing the sugar cane crops.

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3
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Where was the cane toad originally from?

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It arrived in 1935 from South America via Hawaii

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4
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What happened when the cane toad was introduced into Australia?

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The came toads were a complete failure at killing the cane beetles. Instead of controlling the pests, the toads became a pest themselves. They are breeding rapidly and carry buffo toxin that kills Australia’s native animals

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5
Q

Name 5 environmental issues

A
Increased sea levels
Air pollution
Deforestation
Urban sprawl
Climate change
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6
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Identification of increased sea levels

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Causes changes to shorelines and disturbs delicate environments such as beaches, barrier islands and wetlands through increased erosion and deluge.

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7
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Management strategies of increased sea levels

A

Houses are constructed on stilts.
Transport by boat
Professionally designed sea walk structures

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Identification of air pollution

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Where burning of fossil fuels or driving a substance is released into the environment that has harmful or poisonous effects.

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9
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Management strategies for air pollution

A

Car pulling

Conserve energy

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10
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Identification of deforestation

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Chopping down trees which causes animals habitats to be ruined causing them to lose there source of food and water also

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11
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Management strategies of deforestation

A

Plant trees in other places

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12
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Identification of urban sprawl

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The spreading of urban developments on undeveloped land near a city

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13
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Management strategies for urban sprawl

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Preserve land
Stop building
Start restoring

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14
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Identification of climate change

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Causes ice caps to melt, droughts, wildfires and hurricanes

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15
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Management strategies of climate change

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Build sustainability

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16
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What is an invasive species?

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Invasive species are groups of organisms (such as plants, animals, bacteria and fungi) found in an area they are not native to.