Problem 1: Describe a trophic pyramid; be sure to include definitions of the following:
a. Different levels
b. Organisms found at each level
c. Variation of biomass and energy between the different levels
Problem 2: Ecosystems' Goods and Services:
a. Define and provide examples of each
b. What is the relationship between ecosystem goods and services and human economies?
Problem 3: Demographic Transition:
a. Define
b. Identify and characterize the stages of the demographic transition
Problem 4: Soil:
Discuss human reliance on this resource
Compare and contrast CAFOs and IPMs in terms of humans, soil and sustainability
Problem 5: What are significant anthropogenic causes of modern biodiversity decline (CHIPO)?
Problem 6:
a. Identify and describe benefits forests provide to:
- Soil maintenance
- Climate change mitigation
b. Identify and describe negative impacts to forests caused by:
- Palm Oil Plantations
- Habitat fragmentation
- Fire
c. Identify and describe benefits fires provide to forests.