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16 Cards in this Set
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Define 'conservation'. |
Conservation is the protection and management of ecosystems so that the natural resources in them can be used without running out. |
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Conservation is a dynamic process - what does this mean? |
It is constantly changing (due to natural causes and human involvement) so conservation methods need to be adapted. |
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Conservation can also involve reclamation - what does this mean? Give an example, |
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State an economic reason of why conservation is important. |
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State a social reason of why conservation is important. |
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State an ethical reason of why conservation is important. |
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What is preservation? Give an example of a preserved ecosystem. |
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Ecosystems need to be managed in a way that is sustainable. What does this mean? |
This means that enough resources are taken to meet the needs of today, without reducing the ability of the people in the future to meet their own needs. |
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Temperate woodland can be managed in a sustainable way. Explain fully how it is managed sustainably. |
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Fishing can provide food in a sustainable way. State two methods to help preserve fish stocks. |
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What are fishing quotas? What do they help achieve? |
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How are fishing quotas calculated? |
Scientists study different species and decide how big their populations need to be to maintain these numbers. Then they decide how much fish is safe to take without reducing the population too much. |
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Give an example of an international agreement and explain what they do. |
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What is a problem with fishing quotas and how is this being tackled? |
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How does controlling mesh size of nets help conserve ecosystems? |
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Name two issues with controlling the mesh size of nets. |
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