Lecture 35 Flashcards
1
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Species at risk for extinction because of global warming
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- cold loving species with range restrictions
- coral reef species, temperature or acid sensitive ones
- species that cannot quickly adjust their habitat range
2
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Value of Biodiversity
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- Sources for agriculture & medicine
- Commercial Value
- Recreational value
- Self preservation & ecosystem services
- intrinsic value
3
Q
Commercial Value
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- ecotourism and money spent in natural areas
- natural resource harvesting
4
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Recreational Value
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- camping
- fishing
- hunting
- nature programs
- scientific studies
5
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Self Preservation and ecosystem services
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- air and water purification
- detoxification of wastes
- pollination of food crops
- protection against harmful UV
6
Q
Intrinsic Value
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- value for own sake
- moral or basic right to exist
7
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Human Induced Extinction Causes
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- Overexploitation
- Introduction of Exotic Species
- Loss of mutualists
- Global Warming and Climate change
- Habitat destruction and alteration
