Current Events: #4 BiodiversityThis graphic shows the relationship among the amount of organsims in a species, that make up an ecosystem. This picture really gets the message across that every single species plays an important role in an ecosystem. http://anaphi.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/biodiversity/
No matter size or gender, each and every organism plays a huge role that makes up our ecosystem. Because of the severe climate changes that are happening world wide, the biodiversity of species are rapidly decreasing. Biodiversity is extremely affected by this climate change for several reasons. Since that the climate change is too harsh for animals to live in, species are beginning to die off. Once one species dies, it affects another, and then that species affects another, and so on. For example, if plants can't live, then animals have limited amounts of food and will die sooner, which leaves humans nothing to hunt. This climate change is happening world wide, from all the way in the Artic where the ice is melting and polar bears & penguins are becoming extinct. It is also affecting the Coral Reefs which are dying. Due to the Coral Reefs dying, large amounts of fish are decreasing. "We are shown pictures and facts about global warming everyday and some are making an effort to stop it but not all." People don't realize how important this problem with the climate change really is. It is effecting the whole biodiversity of species. Even small things like recycling and using more energy-safe products can help save our ecosystem.
No matter size or gender, each and every organism plays a huge role that makes up our ecosystem. Because of the severe climate changes that are happening world wide, the biodiversity of species are rapidly decreasing. Biodiversity is extremely affected by this climate change for several reasons. Since that the climate change is too harsh for animals to live in, species are beginning to die off. Once one species dies, it affects another, and then that species affects another, and so on. For example, if plants can't live, then animals have limited amounts of food and will die sooner, which leaves humans nothing to hunt. This climate change is happening world wide, from all the way in the Artic where the ice is melting and polar bears & penguins are becoming extinct. It is also affecting the Coral Reefs which are dying. Due to the Coral Reefs dying, large amounts of fish are decreasing. "We are shown pictures and facts about global warming everyday and some are making an effort to stop it but not all." People don't realize how important this problem with the climate change really is. It is effecting the whole biodiversity of species. Even small things like recycling and using more energy-safe products can help save our ecosystem.
I was surprised how much something as little as a climate change could have such a huge impact on an ecosystem. I never really cared nor wondered about the extinction of species in our ecosystem. Now I know how important it is to do anything we can to prevent the extinction of other species in our ecosystem.
Questions:
- Why do you think only some people are making an effort to stop global warming?
- What species do you think would have the highest impact on our ecosystem if it were to become extinct?
- What are some other ways ( that are not listed above) you can help stop global warming ?
I think that only some people are trying to stop global warming for several reasons. Some people don't even believe it exists! Also, some people dont think they CAN do anything to stop it. I think if cows were to become extinct, humans would be greatly affected by it. One of our main sources of food would just dissapear. Some ways we can help stop global warming is recycling, turning off water, dont leave electric items on too long, and dont spray aerosols.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with Jarrett about this topic. I still think its hard to believe that people can think that Global Warming doesn't exist. I think the loss of humans would have the greatest impact on the ecosystem. Without humans one of the main predators for most animals would be gone. This would also end all destruction of natural habitats, which would help some organisms. Overall, that would be a ridiculous effect on the ecosystem. I think this relates to real-life because Global Warming affects our lives everyday, and some people choose to help prevent it, while others don't!
ReplyDeleteI think most people don't make an effort to stop global warming because it is most likely that their own life will not be effected. They are just going to leave it up to the younger generations. I think that if pine trees were annihilated, then everybody would suffer because they are the main reason wwe have oxygen. Ways to stop warming of the global areawould be driving less, recycling, using flourescent lightbulbs, and using less plastic.
ReplyDelete-john o'malley