1.
Figure 4-20
contains a map of ecoregions of the world. Which of Earth’s ecoregions are you located in? Give one example of an ecosystem in your area, one example of a specific food chain within that ecosystem, and examples of three different trophic levels within that ecosystem.
Are humans doing anything to destroy or preserve your biome? Are you personally doing anything to destroy or preserve your biome?
2.
Whether we realize it or not, each of us affects the natural resources around us. Use a search engine of your choice to find a global or ecological footprint calculator. Input your personal information into the calculator. Report your results to this discussion.
Then discuss which activities you are engaged in that contribute most to your footprint. Give examples of what you personally can do to decrease your footprint.
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1. Figure 4-20 contains a map of ecoregions of the world. Whi.docx
1. 1.
Figure 4-20
contains a map of ecoregions of the world. Which of Earth’s
ecoregions are you located in? Give one example of an
ecosystem in your area, one example of a specific food chain
within that ecosystem, and examples of three different trophic
levels within that ecosystem.
Are humans doing anything to destroy or preserve your biome?
Are you personally doing anything to destroy or preserve your
biome?
2.
Whether we realize it or not, each of us affects the natural
resources around us. Use a search engine of your choice to find
a global or ecological footprint calculator. Input your personal
information into the calculator. Report your results to this
discussion.
Then discuss which activities you are engaged in that contribute
most to your footprint. Give examples of what you personally
can do to decrease your footprint.
