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Need to address the following topics regarding Biological Resources.

Biodiversity

1-What is biodiversity and why is this important. Is it something that we should try to preserve? What is a biodiversity hotspot? Identify at least two hotspots, and indicate how isolation can impact these areas.

Invasive Species

2-Invasive species can be particularly troublesome, particularly in closed ecosystems, such as the Great Lakes watershed. The watershed functions as a closed ecosystem, and this ecosystem has great difficulty adjusting to invaders. The Great Lakes radio consortium has several segments on invasive species; you can view the archived programs. In your opinion, how do invasive species affect biodiversity?

Habitat Alteration

3-Species extinction is mostly attributed to habitat alteration. Habitat alteration includes desertification, deforestation, pollution, and climate change. Discuss how habitat alteration can result in reduced biodiversity.

Many of the development patterns we observed will lead to a significant change of the environment and species may not be able to tolerate the change. One of the tenets of the smart growth movement is to create green infrastructure and wildlife corridors to maintain populations. Climate change is the largest unknown factor. We may protect habitats, but if the climate changes, the species may not be able to survive.