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State three examples of human activities that could endanger Botana curus. State three reasons why it might be important to preserve Botana curus. State two arguments people might make for NOT preserving Botana

State three examples of human activities that could endanger Botana curus. State three reasons why it might be important to preserve Botana curus. State two arguments people might make for NOT preserving Botana

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  1. State three examples of human activities that could endanger Botana curus.
  2. State three reasons why it might be important to preserve Botana curus.
  3. State two arguments people might make for NOT preserving Botana
Base your answers to questions 8 through 10 on the reading passage below and on your understanding of biology. The Biodiversity Crisis Plant and animal species are being lost at a rate that is unprecedented in the history of life. Human activities are responsible for much of this biodiversity crisis. Some biologists estimate that within the next century, half of Earth's current species may become extinct. Extinction and the loss of biodiversity occurs when species do not have adaptations that enable them to survive environmental changes. Human activities such as destruction of natural habitats and pollution are thought to be the major environmental factors causing the decline of species, but others are also important. Overhunting, introduction of foreign species that compete with native species, and removal of predators have also played a significant role in endangering some species. Why should we worry about the loss of biodiversity? We depend on many species for food, clothing, shelter, oxygen, soil fertility-the list goes on and on. Large-scale extinctions of other species may be a warning to us that we are altering the biosphere so rapidly that our species is threatened too. Biodiversity ensures the availability of a rich variety of genetic material that may lead to future agricultural or medical discoveries having significant value to humankind. Some species have been used as sources for medicines and other useful products. Scientists now use genetic engineering to transfer desirable genes from one species to another. As diversity is lost, potential sources of these genetic materials may be lost with it. Biodiversity also increases the stability of the ecosystem. Every population is linked, directly or indirectly, with many others in an ecosystem. Disruptions in the numbers and types of one species can upset ecosystem stability. This means that extinction of one species can accelerate the rate of extinction for other species. Endangered species hold medicinal, agricultural, ecological, commercial, and aesthetic value. They must be protected so that future generations can experience their presence and value. Assume that the plant you identified as being closely related to Botana curus grows rapidly, survives in many environments, and produces Curol. News reports indicate that Botana curus plants may become extinct unless expensive efforts are made to preserve the species. Members of your research team disagree as to whether or not Botana curus should be saved.
Transcribed Image Text:Base your answers to questions 8 through 10 on the reading passage below and on your understanding of biology. The Biodiversity Crisis Plant and animal species are being lost at a rate that is unprecedented in the history of life. Human activities are responsible for much of this biodiversity crisis. Some biologists estimate that within the next century, half of Earth's current species may become extinct. Extinction and the loss of biodiversity occurs when species do not have adaptations that enable them to survive environmental changes. Human activities such as destruction of natural habitats and pollution are thought to be the major environmental factors causing the decline of species, but others are also important. Overhunting, introduction of foreign species that compete with native species, and removal of predators have also played a significant role in endangering some species. Why should we worry about the loss of biodiversity? We depend on many species for food, clothing, shelter, oxygen, soil fertility-the list goes on and on. Large-scale extinctions of other species may be a warning to us that we are altering the biosphere so rapidly that our species is threatened too. Biodiversity ensures the availability of a rich variety of genetic material that may lead to future agricultural or medical discoveries having significant value to humankind. Some species have been used as sources for medicines and other useful products. Scientists now use genetic engineering to transfer desirable genes from one species to another. As diversity is lost, potential sources of these genetic materials may be lost with it. Biodiversity also increases the stability of the ecosystem. Every population is linked, directly or indirectly, with many others in an ecosystem. Disruptions in the numbers and types of one species can upset ecosystem stability. This means that extinction of one species can accelerate the rate of extinction for other species. Endangered species hold medicinal, agricultural, ecological, commercial, and aesthetic value. They must be protected so that future generations can experience their presence and value. Assume that the plant you identified as being closely related to Botana curus grows rapidly, survives in many environments, and produces Curol. News reports indicate that Botana curus plants may become extinct unless expensive efforts are made to preserve the species. Members of your research team disagree as to whether or not Botana curus should be saved.
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