SP 3.3

Question 1

Genetic Diversity →

Answer 1

Genetic diversity is genetic variation between distinct populations of the same species and variation within a population.

The greater the genetic diversity the greater the resilience.

Question 2

Utility Value →

Answer 2

Utility value refers to the worth of the ecosystem for humans. It is its economic value.

Question 3

Utility Value (example) →

Answer 3

wetlands purify water and act as a sink to take out pollutants and trap silt

(extra info) they hold value as they are a source of food, medicine, fuel, timber, chemicals, fibres, metals and land

Question 4

Intrinsic Value →

Answer 4

Refers to having value in existing alone as a natural phenomenon.

Question 5

Intrinsic Value (example) →

Answer 5

the Daintree Rainforest is being protected for its intrinsic value against the destruction of forests and therefore loss of species diversity; it is on the World Heritage List

Question 6

Heritage Value →

Answer 6

Natural features consisting of physical and biological formations which have outstanding universal value.

Question 7

Heritage Value (example) →

Answer 7

Local: Australian Heritage Commission

Global: World Heritage List. (GBR, Grand Canyon, Blue Mt, Kakadu.