EOSC114 Class Map1 Part2-Extinctions-Impacts
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EOSC 114 Spring 2024: Class Map 1 Part 2 (Species Extinction/Space to Earth Events)
Student ID:__ ____
A SPECIES EXTINCTION or a SPACE to EARTH event that is of particular interest to you
INSTRUCTIONS: 1.
Think of a SPECIES EXTINCTION or a SPACE to EARTH event
that you or someone you know has experienced, OR one that interests you.
2.
Review
this form quickly to see what you must learn about this hazardous event.
3.
Complete this Worksheet
with data you find by researching this event. 4.
Submit data online
(in Canvas) by writing the Class Map 1 Part 2 (Species Extinction/Space to Earth)
Quiz. 5.
IMPORTANT
: Try to inspire the reader of this event. Write your title, question, image caption and especially the description so as to convince the reader this is a fascinating or important event that they will want to learn more about.
Information about your Species Extinction or a Space to Earth Event (NOTE: not all of the choices below are considered “hazards”)
Which one of these types of events best describes what you chose?
species extinction
meteor (from very large to small)
air burst/fireball/bolide
Earth near miss/close call with astronomical objects
space debris (human-made objects in space)
impact on planets other than Earth
Did you or someone you know experience this event?
I experienced it
Family member(s) experienced it
Friend/acquaintance experienced it
Someone I know experienced it
I do not know anyone who experienced it
Which framework component is most closely related to the aspect you find most interesting about this event?
Processes. What causes the event or how does it work?
Forecasts or predictions. To what extent can location, time, severity, etc. be anticipated in any way?
Consequences. How were people, communities or the environment impacted?
Mitigation. How can we minimize the effects, or recover as quickly and efficiently as possible?
Provide your OWN short, inspiring title for your chosen event. Write a maximum of 200 characters. (Note: characters are spaces, letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation -- everything you type. Anything greater than this maximum will be truncated when uploaded to our Class Map.)
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The Silent Farewell: The Ongoing Extinction Crisis of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise
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HINTS for finding the latitude, Longitude information:
1.
Use Google Maps https://support.google.com/maps/answer/18539
to find the latitude / longitude coordinates of the location you are discussing.
2.
This could be the origin of the event (e.g. epicentre) or one location where the aspect you discuss was “hazardous” or “disastrous”.
3.
Most commonly this information is written as: Latitude, Longitude (together but separated by a comma; this is also Google’s format, and easier to review). However, these two values will be entered into Canvas separately.
Latitude and Longitude
. Write the two values separated by a comma, for example UBC Latitude, Longitude is:
49.260598, -123.246133. (If present, minus signs are important!) How? See illustrated steps on last page of this Worksheet. __________________________________________________
29.716523, 112.649044
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What is the country
(e.g. Canada) or region
(e.g. Pacific Ocean) where this event occurred?
__________________________China____________________________________________________
Timing
: If known, enter the date of the event __________ in this format: yyyy/mm/dd OR y,yyy,yyy years ago OR “future” (as applicable).
____________The last seen Yangtze Finless Porpoise was in 2002
________________________
Find a reliable source of information
about the event of your choice. Cite the titles, authors or other source information here. Or, if you chose a website, enter the URL. Your URL entry must start with http:// or https://
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/endangered-animals _______________________________________________________________________________________________
How do you characterize this source?
a peer-reviewed article published in a journal
an online source with no author(s), but from a reputable non-profit organization (e.g. a government or academic
agency, disaster relief organization, weather bureau, etc.)
a major news agency, e.g. BBC, CBC, Huffington Post, New Yorker, The Guardian, etc.
a written account or story in a magazine, book, or other non-news-related source with known authors (online or paper)
some type of source other than these four options
After reviewing your source, pose one sensible, succinct question
you think is important, and that you would like to ask the author(s) of this source. Write a maximum of 300 characters
. (Note: characters are spaces, letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation -- everything you type. Anything greater than this maximum will be truncated when uploaded to our Class Map.)
What are the primary factors contributing to the potential extinction of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise, and what conservation efforts are being implemented to address this
critical situation?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What kind of question have you just asked?
asking for clarification about some basic or background details
questioning an assumption or the validity of some aspect or component of this source
posing a “what if…” or “what about…” question that would extend the information beyond what’s in the article
asking a philosophical, political or ethical type of question
posing a question that is not really related to the article
asking a question that doesn't fit any of the 5 categories above
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Find one relevant image, diagram, or map
on the internet. Provide the URL for that image, NOT the page containing
the image or where the figure is posted. Do not post the image itself
.
For images, diagrams, maps from Wikipedia, click on the image itself to get to the link that starts with “
upload.wikimedia.org
…” The last characters of your URL should be .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif
. This is necessary for the image to correctly display on our Class Map. AVOID Google or Street View images.
How? Type this in your search bar: “find image URL in {YOUR BROWSER, i.e. Chrome, Safari, etc.}”)
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/finless-porpoise-WWF-KentTruog.jpg _______________________________________________________________________________________________
What type of image did you choose?
photo
map
data on a map
diagram
graphed data NOT on a map
something other than these 5 options
a combination of two or more of these options
Provide your OWN short, informative and interesting caption for this image. Write a maximum of 300 characters
. (Note: characters are spaces, letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation -- everything you type. Anything greater than this maximum will be truncated when uploaded to our Class Map.)
A poignant glimpse into the endangered world of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise, a species on the brink of extinction. Urgent conservation action is needed to secure their future in the wild.
Write your OWN 3-6 sentences
describing the experience OR why the event is interesting to you. Remember you would like the reader to recognize this as a fascinating or important event; one worth learning more about. Write a maximum of 800 characters
. (Note: characters are spaces, letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation -- everything you type. Anything greater than this maximum will be truncated when uploaded to our Class Map.)
Researching the extinction of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise is crucial for biodiversity conservation and maintaining the health of the interconnected Yangtze River ecosystem. As indicators of environmental health, the decline of these porpoises may signal broader ecological issues, such as water pollution and habitat degradation. Studying the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems provides valuable insights that can inform sustainable development practices and conservation strategies. Scientific research contributes to the development of legal and policy measures, influencing decisions on habitat conservation, fisheries management, and pollution control. Additionally, research findings play a key role in raising public awareness about the plight of the porpoise, encouraging responsible behaviors for the benefit of both wildlife and ecosystems.
How long did you spend actually working
on this Class Map, including doing the research, completing this Worksheet
and writing the Class Map quiz?__40 minutes (numbers only, e.g., one hour is 60)
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Latitude and Longitude
Most students in past terms got this correct. But it is easy to mix up latitude and longitude values. AND, getting their SIGN right is the most common source of error. This figure is a reminder. Please be careful when copying your latitude and longitude values from your online source to your Worksheet and to your Class Map quiz. Note for example, ALL Canadian locations have NEGATIVE longitude values!
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