Study & Research Biodiversity

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Declining Biodiversity a Serious Ecological Problem?

Mass Extinction and Biodiversity Loss: An Overview

Loss of Biodiversity Is a Global Crisis

Declining Biodiversity Can Adversely Affect Local Environments

Invading Species Threaten America’s Biodiversity and Environment

Declining Biodiversity Is a Serious Crisis in Hawaii

The Extent and Ramifications of Loss of Biodiversity Are Difficult to Assess

The Importance of Biodiversity to Ecosystem Health Is in Dispute

Invading Species May Be Beneficial to America’s Ecosystems

Chapter 2: What Are the Leading Threats to Biodiversity?

Chapter Preface

Past and Present Human Actions Contribute to Loss of Biodiversity

Habitat Loss Threatens Biodiversity in the United States

Global Climate Change Threatens Biodiversity

The Threat of Global Climate Change to Biodiversity Is Exaggerated

Urban Sprawl Threatens Biodiversity

Urban Sprawl May Not Threaten Biodiversity

Damming Rivers Threatens Freshwater Biodiversity

Reckless Exploitation of Ocean Resources Threatens Marine Biodiversity

Chapter 3: Are Commercial Farming Practices Harming Agricultural Biodiversity?

Chapter Preface

Commercial Agriculture Is Detrimental to Biodiversity

Commercial Farming Practices Threaten the Genetic Diversity of Farm Animals

Capitalism Threatens Agricultural Biodiversity

Corporate Control over Genetic Resources Threatens Biodiversity

Commercial High-Yield Farming Practices Preserve Biodiversity

Genetic Engineering May Be a Boon to Biodiversity

The Free Market Can Enhance Agricultural Biodiversity

Chapter 4: How Can the World’s Biological Diversity Best Be Preserved?

The Search for Biodiversity Solutions: An Overview

Conservation Efforts Should Focus on Biodiversity “Hotspots”

Conservation Efforts Should Not Focus on Biodiversity “Hotspots”

The Convention on Biological Diversity Helps Protect Biodiversity Through Sustainable Development

The Convention on Biological Diversity Is Extremist and Harmful

Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Preservation Are Incompatible Goals

Stabilizing Human Population Growth Would Help Preserve Biodiversity

Governments Should Reduce Resource Exploitation

Preserving Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Can Help Protect Biological Diversity

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Study & Research Biodiversity

This Study Guide consists of approximately 279 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Biodiversity.