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| What is the current trend for genetic diversity of both wild and domesticated species, as well as the species diversity for all groups of organisms that have been assessed so far? |
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| What is the major cause of declining biodiversity? |
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What are the following:
Loss of habitat
Overharvesting
Legal and Illegal Trading of plants and animals
Introduction of alien species, pollution and climate change. |
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| Causes Of Declining Biodiversity |
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| What focuses on saving one species at a time? |
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| What laws help with the single species approach? |
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Marine Mammal Protection Act
Endangered Species Act |
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| What focuses on protecting not just a particular species of interest, but entire communities of organisms that live in an ecosystem? |
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| Ecosystem Approach is the goal of what organization? |
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| The Biosphere Reserve Program of the UN |
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What is the significance of the following theories?:
Island Biogeography
Metapopulations |
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| They must be considered when protecting areas. |
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Why must the following theories be considered when protecting areas?:
Island Biogeography
Metapopulations |
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| We can protect more biodiversity if we save larger areas of habitat that are close enough to each other to allow organisms to disperse. |
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