Biodiversity Quiz

The soil and biotic/abiotic features of the park vary greatly depending on the area of park being studied. The volcanic rock that underlies the

The African Bush elephant is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo and it can drink up to 50 gallons of water a day. Also in this area is a Bonobo which shares 97% of the same DNA as humans. Next, is an Eastern Lowland Gorilla and there are only about 5,000 left in the wild. They also have the Glabra which is an aquatic plant. Another interesting plant in Democratic Republic of Congo is the Egyptian Starcluster which is a tropical woody shrub. For the last plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the sjambok pod which is a type of tree. Lastly, they have endangered plant and animal species like the Gabon Ebony, Eastern Gorilla, and

Natural resources contribute a huge part in this region. The two main products in this region include gold and salt, which were traded across the Sahara for many years. Another major contributor is the export of diamonds, gold, and magnesium. Although not many countries in this region are as fortunate, Ghana relies on the export of these products, which resulted in a Per Capita Income of $1,900. Although this is a very high income for this region, it is still low compared to the industrialized world. Even though resources play a huge part in this region,culture also contributes to what the region is like today. For example, The two main types of cultures in West Africa are the Ashanti and the Benin. The Ashanti resides in Ghana, and is known for their work in colorful weavings which are known as Kente cloth. The designs on this cloth always provide a specific meaning. They are also known fro carving wooden stools, which represent unity between ancestral spirits and members of a family. The country of Benin however, has artists that have made objects out of metal and Terra Cota. They are also famous for their statues, masks, and jewelry.

Explain how the ecosystem was affected by the missing species for each round of the demonstration.

33. Question : Which of the following best describes the harmonious use of the range for more than one purpose: livestock, wildlife, water, recreation, etc?

“Biological diversity is of fundamental importance to the functioning of all natural and human-engineered ecosystems, and by extension to the ecosystem services that nature provides free of charge to human society ”(Lloyd, 2014). Biodiversity is very important to both plants, animals and humans on Earth and if one species is destroyed it throw the balance off .

South African ecologists currently face many challenges relating to the conservation of biodiversity and the growing economy. Excessive hunting and land development, as well as unemployment, all remain growing concerns for this struggling country. Jan-Hendrik, a South African who made contact with us, stated, “South Africa has lots of social and economic problems because most people are poor. To get them to middle class requires the economy to grow through mines and the expansion of living areas” (Hendrik). The growth of South Africa’s economy often occurs at nature’s expense. Mining, fracking, expansion of living areas and big game hunting all benefit the economy. Unfortunately, each have detrimental effects on the land and animals.

species lived from about four to three million years ago in Eastern Africa. They were much

The physical-environmental geography of Sub-Saharan Africa has a major affect on economic activities. The informal region of the country is not ruled, monitored, or taxed so income is not accounted for. Human activity in these areas involves conducting business with no regulations and no direct impact on the economy. The

The book includes a clear outline of the history of conservation in Africa, coupled with stories of Africans involved in conservation management. The authors explain the issues around African conservation as well as including their own input and potential solutions. One of the main points presented is that the myth that Africans and wildlife being incompatible must be broken. It is evident that Africans are just as passionate about their wildlife like the rest of the world and the authors try to bring this across to the rest of the world. However, conservationists must make sure that rural people are acknowledged and that they engage in conservation efforts to make sure projects are successful. Due to the age of the book, several issues are more prominent than others, such as habitat loss and overpopulation, and that the solutions to these issues will have changed with the development of technology. Public awareness and the education of issues are now more achievable and effective due to the advancement in communication in the form of social media and the fact many Africans own a mobile phones. The involvement of local communities will always be important in conservation and most of the points brought across in the book about the past will remain relevant. An update or a companion book including discussions of new issues threats

There are a variety of causes held responsible for the water crisis in Africa. These causes have been taken from African’s control and desperately need to be solved. Climate change is one of the countless reasons that there is a high demand for water in Africa. An article entitled “Africa’s Water Crisis Deepens” written for the 2006 News Scientist, states that Drought, famine and spreading deserts have plagued Africa for the past 30 years. With the expansion of desertification, the process in which land becomes increasingly dry with little to no water resources, areas of land have dried out and are useless to humans due to the lack of rainfall on the African continent over the past several years.

Biodiversity presents occurrence of variety of species and their natural community in which they live. By the definition it is “The degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. It is a measure of the health of ecosystems and is in part a function of climate.” (Rutherford) Ecosystem is on the other hand, “ community and its abiotic environment”( Rutherford). Biodiversity exists in every ecosystem, weather it is big one, or just ecosystem of one garden, it has the same importance because without it nature loses its ability to perform major functions needed for life on Earth, as it is oxygen production. Trough this investigation, two different ecosystems will be explored and

Endangered species help to gauge the health of ecosystems and can help individuals become more conscious of their environments and conservation issues around the globe. In recent years, various species and subspecies of rhinoceros have become threatened, endangered, and even extinct. One such subspecies, which was not only endangered, but has been declared extinct inhabitat as of June 26, 2013, is Africa's Western black rhino (Lavina, 2013).

From there the people, land, and globally worldwide view of what can be done to stop the negative results of the drought:With so little resources East Africa uses what they have chicken blood is used as a treatment to a malnourished person (Stewart, 2011). Immunizations

Franck and Brownstone define biological diversity as 'the variety and variability of living organisms and the biological communities in which they live' (36). Decades of progress in both the scientific and political arenas have advanced environmental legislation to protect biodiversity at not only the ecosystem level, but for specific species and genetic material as well. Research has shown the importance of every organism and their role in the global ecosystem, and legislation has gradually matured to protect not only species which may become endangered, but the habitats they need to survive as well. Growing consciousness surrounding environmental issues has enabled these protections to be