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Human in the biosphere

Topics and Project

  1. Habitat fragmentation
  2. Introduction of non-native or invasive species
  3. Overharvesting/overexploitation
  4. Pollution 
  5. Climate change
  6. Wildlife Disease

Defining the Problem:

  • Define the problem
  • Describe way(s) of how it came about
  • Describe how wide spread of a problem it is
  • Where does it occur
  • Give and describe examples of the problem

Effects on Biodiversity and Solutions:

  • How is biodiversity effected by the problem
  • Specific examples of it's effect on biodiversity
  • Specific solutions that have been proposed to solve the problem

Requirements:

  • Use 2 sources and create an MLA formatted 'works cited' slide
  • For this project, you do not need to cite your images

Databases to use to find your sources

NY Times- Use while in school

 

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