section 7: populations & sustainability - topic 2: conservation of ecosystems Flashcards
1
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what is conservation?
A
the protection and management of ecosystems so that the natural resources in them can be used without them running out.
2
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what kind of process is conservation?
A
dynamic.
3
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what does it mean that conservation is a dynamic process?
A
conservation methods need to be adapted to the constant changes (caused naturally and by humans) that occur within ecosystems.
4
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what does conservation involve?
A
the management of ecosystems.
reclamation.
5
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what does the management of ecosystems mean?
A
controlling how resources are used and replaced.
6
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what is reclamation?
A
restoring ecosystems that have been damaged or destroyed so they can be used again.
7
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what are the reasons conservation is important?
A
economic.
social.
ethical.
ethological.
