Biology CDP1 Task 2 Ecosystem: Bear Lake Utah watershed Geographic location of Bear Lake: Bear Lake is located on the border in the North east corner of Utah, and the south east corner of Idaho. People have been coming to bear lake from the earliest times in America. Mountain men held rendezvous there and Indians dwelt near the lake in the warmer months. Bear Lake is a natural lake, and the northern swampy grassland area is a refuge for all kinds of birds. The lake is about 20 miles long and 8 miles wide.
The world wildlife fund for nature (WWF) is a renowned international civil society and the world’s leading, independent conservation organisation. It was formed in 1961 and is focused on finding sustainable ways to protect the Earth. A civil society refers to: “Any organization or movement that works in the area between the household, the private sector and the state, to negotiate matters of public concern. They include non-government organisations (NGO’s), community groups, trade unions, academic institutions and faith-based organisations.” Initially, the WWF was only concerned with the protection of endangered species; however, it now also includes all aspects of nature conservation. These aspects include: “climate change and global warming, forest conservation, freshwater ecosystems, marine ecosystems, species and biodiversity, sustainability, agriculture, toxins, microeconomic policies and trade, conservation of landscapes and habitats and investment.
The geology of Yosemite is mainly consisting of rocks and waterfalls. The main rocks are granitic rocks and metamorphic rocks. Ice Ages were the main causes for Yosemite Park or should I say California because the Ice Ages brought glaciers that carved out California. In Yosemite Park, it shows how the glacial have move and creating Yosemite Lake too. It created a lot of homes for the animals that are living in the park and became big attractions for visitors all around the world.
Darien Rainforest Part 4 Scott Sondles The Darien Rainforest of Central America is one of the most diverse and beautiful areas in the world. It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and home to over half of the world’s bird population. The immense bio-diversification can be credited to the emergence of the Panama land bridge around three million years ago that allowed the convergence of animal species and plants from both the north and south to expand their boundaries and cross-breed. Sadly, this area of the world is constantly under attacks from outside corporations and political interest. The future of the Darien Rainforest now lies in the hands of committed volunteers and organizations determined to save this amazing land.
The Andes Mountains also consist of fauna, being that the Andes is a habitat for numerous species. Another interesting fact about the Andes Mountains is that it is home to an anthropological discovery of the legendary Plomo Children, which is exhibited in the Museum of National History of Chile. Andes Mountains Location of the landform and Characteristics of the landform The Andes Mountains are located in South America, running north to south along the western coast of the continent. The latitude is 10° N. to 57° S. The longitude is 70° W. to 80° E. The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. They are located in South America and stretch 4,500 miles from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.
Human’s Responsibility to Global Warming PHI 208 Ethics & Moral Responsibility Instructor Martha Lang May 25, 2015 Scientist predict that the Earth has been in existence for about 4.5 billion years. That’s 4.5 billion years of creatures, oceans, trees, and sunshine with a plethora of thriving ecosystems. Ecosystems that provide a natural functional environment for all people and creatures alike. The Earth has always provided resources for its inhabitants, never asking for anything in return, but now as signs of resource degradation, pollution, and global warming are beginning to threaten extinction for many creatures, it is time to ask what can be done to help. In this essay, I will examine the issue of global warming, through
What an amazing landmark! Arizona is the perfect place for this but what are facts, history, and tourist attractions about this beautiful canyon. Keep reading and find out! Some facts about the Grand Canyon are it is very deep. It is 6000 feet deep and 10 miles wide.
The Orange County Zoo exhibits its animals in naturalistic habitats for the comfort of the animals, to encourage natural behaviors and to enhance the education of visitors. The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Animals on exhibit include black bears, mountain lions, bald eagle, island foxes, ocelot, red-tailed hawk, great horned owls, porcupine, coyotes, turkey vultures, coati and more. This contributed to more reasons why I know enjoy going to the zoo. What I liked about the zoo a lot wasn’t just because the animals and Native plants, but the history and background knowledge.
This means that all the elements live in balance and are capable of reproducing themselves. There is usually biodiversity, meaning that there are a variety of living organisms and species in that environment. There are a variety of ecosystems on earth. They include different terrestrial and aquatic systems. Tropical rainforests are one of the most productive ecosystems as they posses a high biodiversity and there is a large number of organisms present in rainforests as they tend to expand over a vast amount of land.
Zoos are not a prison for Animals and should not be shut down – I quote from Wikipedia, 26th February, 2012. “A Zoological Garden refers to a zoological park, menagerie or zoo and a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public and in which they may also be bred”. Most countries have at least one National Zoo. Zoos are a place where a great deal of work goes on such as; conserving rare species, educating scientists, school children and the general public; researching the animal kingdom while also being a great tourist attraction. All zoo’s and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) must follow set criteria.