Following are two separate discussion questions, choose ONE and discuss:
1. Human Impact on Biodiversity
The major components of the earth's biodiversity are outlined in your Mini Lecture: Biological Diversity and Evolution. Review these and discuss three examples of how people, in their daily living, intentionally or unintentionally degrade at least one of these types of biodiversity.
2. Impact of Biodiversity Loss
Describe what you think could happen if one of the major components of the earth's biodiversity were somehow eliminated completely. In your response, provide at least 2 examples of occurrences and suggest ways that biodiversity loss can be avoided.