Chapter 19, Problem 1AC

Applying the Concepts

The pressures created by human population growth and economic expansion place storehouses of biological diversity such as the Tropics in peril. The seriousness of the situation is clear when we consider that probably only 1 out of every 20 tropical species is known to science. What arguments can you make for preserving biological diversity ill poor and developing countries, such as those in many areas of the Tropics? Does such preservation require that these countries sacrifice economic development? Suggest some solutions to the conflict between the growing demand for resources and the importance of conserving biodiversity.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

How one can preserve biological diversity in poor and developing countries, as in many areas of tropics.

Introduction:

Biodiversity is defined a habitat where variety of living organisms live and survive. It indicates the degree of variation of life. It includes plants, microorganisms, animals, and ecosystems such as coral reefs, deserts, and so on.

Explanation of Solution

Biodiversity is very important parameter as it involves different variety of living organisms that are found in world in different habitats. It is very important to maintain biodiversity by saving the life of several plants, animals, and microbes that are beneficial for humans. Developing nations are poorly developed as they have fewer resources. Tropical rain forest contains half of the species diversity on earth and it is very difficult to maintain the species diversity in this forest.

Soil in this region is poor in nutrient content, such as acidic soil, so there are increased chances of leaching of nutrients during heavy rainfall. Decrease in shifting cultivation, cattle ranching, cutting of trees for timber and fuel wood leads to the loss and degradation of tropical moist forest. Individuals in such regions have to save rain water for future use and minimize the misuse of water. By planting more numbers of trees, pollution caused from vehicles can be controlled. A maintained biodiversity also helps in good amount of rainfall which supports the growth of food crops and raises income.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Does preservation for biological diversity require that developing countries sacrifice economic development.

Introduction:

Biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms that are found in different sources. It involves huge diversity between species, within species and in an ecosystem. It involves organisms such as microorganisms, insects, plants, and animals.

Explanation of Solution

Biological conservation is not associated with the sacrifice of economic development as conservation of resources does not require any cost. Biodiversity conservation is important as it enhances the productivity of the ecosystem and supports the growth as well as development of plants and animals. It also helps in maintaining the ecological balance on Earth.

Summary Introduction

To suggest:

Some solutions for conflict between the growing demand for resources and the importance of conserving biodiversity.

Introduction:

Biodiversity is a term used to define variability and also defines the variety of different life forms found on the Earth. It plays an important role in ecosystem as it enhances the production of ecosystem by maintaining genetic variability among species.

Explanation of Solution

Due to increase in population, demand for resources increases which causes the destruction of forests for construction of human habitat and agricultural lands... Unlimited use of natural resources, such as coal and petrol, trees, wood, forest, causes pollution and causes the depletion of all the resources.

By developing convenient techniques such as solar cell panels, use of coal and petrol must be minimized, tree plantation, use of renewable sources of energy, helps in reducing pollution and also helps to increase the percentage of rain fall. Use of battery cars and environmental friendly techniques reduces the risk of biological diversity loss. It also helps to make environment healthy.

Conclusion

Every nation and country must plant more number of tress, make storage systems to save rain water, use renewable sources, to prevent pollution, as it all helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent biodiversity loss.