Ch6 Week questions-please turn in before class Tuesday, 10.25.11
1 A tribe is discovered in a remote rain forest that has no knowledge of modern civilization. The tribe has lived sustainably in this location for thousands of years.
How would you explain how we approach sustainability, conservation, and the balance between growth and preservation?
2 Before the industrial revolution, the impact of man on nature was very limited. Consider the transitions in North America post contact, and draw parallels to other island civilizations.
3 Ecotourism is a recent blending of economic and environmental interests. Explain both sides of this, and whether it is a sustainable trend.
4 REDD is a movement based on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation. What are the connections between deforestation and climate change?
5 Why might it be important to preserve even remote biomes from human impact? Use the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as an example.
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