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Humans in the Biosphere

Humans in the Biosphere. Chapter 6. Earth as an Island. All organisms on earth share limited resources. All organisms on earth depend on each other for survival. We must protect our resources. Human Activities. Human activities have impacted ecosystems. Hunting and gathering Agriculture

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Humans in the Biosphere

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  1. Humans in the Biosphere Chapter 6

  2. Earth as an Island • All organisms on earth share limited resources. • All organisms on earth depend on each other for survival. • We must protect our resources.

  3. Human Activities • Human activities have impacted ecosystems. • Hunting and gathering • Agriculture • Industrialization • Urban development

  4. Natural Resources • Natural resources are in danger of being depleted and/or polluted. • Renewable • Water, wind, solar • Nonrenewable • Fossil fuels – coal, oil, natural gas

  5. Tragedy of “The Commons” • Any resource, if free and accessible to everyone, is in danger of being depleted and eventually destroyed. • Over-hunting • Over-fishing • Over-grazing • Over-farming • Deforestation

  6. Sustainable Development • Development that uses natural resources without harming or depleting them. • Forest management • Aquaculture • Renewable resources • Green building • Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

  7. Biodiversity • Biodiversity is an important source of foods, industrial products and especially medicines. • The tropical rainforest has the greatest biodiversity on earth.

  8. Biodiversity • The greater the biodiversity the more stable the ecosystem. • Human activities have reduced biodiversity, causing some species to become endangered or extinct.

  9. Threats to Biodiversity • Loss of habitat • Wildlife products (poaching) • Pollution • Biological magnification • Invasive species

  10. Silent Spring • ..\..\..\Videos\RealPlayer Downloads\Biocides Rachel Carson.flv

  11. Figure 6-16 Biological Magnification of DDT Section 6-3 Magnification of DDT Concentration Fish-Eating Birds 10,000,000 Large Fish 1,000,000 Biomagnification 100,000 Small Fish 10,000 Zooplankton 1000 Producers Water 1

  12. Invasive Species Rock Snot

  13. Invasive Species Zebra mussels

  14. Invasive Species Eurasian Milfoil

  15. Endangered Species

  16. Poaching

  17. Threats to the Biosphere • Human activities have impacted the abiotic environment. • Ozone depletion • Global warming • Acid rain

  18. Ozone Depletion

  19. Global Warming

  20. Figure 6-12 The Formation of Acid Rain Acid Rain Section 6-2 Chemical Transformation Nitric acid Sulfuric acid Condensation Emissions to Atmosphere Nitrogen oxides Sulfur dioxide Dry Fallout Precipitation Acid rain, fog, snow, and mist particulates, gases Industry Transportation Ore smelting Power generation

  21. Conservation Efforts • Endangered Species Act – 1973 • National Parks • Marine Sanctuaries • “Go Green” • Earth Day – 1970 • Environmental Education • DEP • DEC • 3 R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle • Ecotourism

  22. Rachel Carson • http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2714989n

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