PostExam3: Biological Principles Flashcards
1
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Biotic Homogenization
A
-two or more ecological communities become very similar over time
-can be caused by urbanization
-increase richness locally, decrease richness globally
2
Q
Norm Shifting
A
people are influenced by what other people are doing
3
Q
Conservation Biology Solutions
A
-policy change
-education
-norm changing
-scientific data and analysis
4
Q
Shifting Baseline
A
gradual change in acceptance of norms
-“normal redefined”
5
Q
Tragedy of the Commons
A
individuals behaving in accordance to their self interest may harm the best interests as a group
6
Q
Externalities
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costs or benefits that affect a party that did not choose to incur them
7
Q
Metrics of Success
A
GDP (gross domestic product)
-total monetary value of goods produced within country boards in a time period
