Trident ECOL100 2019 April Module 4 Case Latest Question # 00600487 Course Code : ECOL100 Subject: Economics Due on: 04/18/2019 Posted On: 04/18/2019 04:43 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.8/5

Module 4 –
Case

HABITAT LOSS, LAND USE AND CONSERVATION

Assignment Overview

In this module, you have learned about how carrying capacity
imposes restrictions on population growth, and how human economic growth and
land use can threaten biodiversity. In this Case Assignment you will look at
these topics from three perspectives:

• Case
studies of government regulation of land and trade restrictions to address
threatened species in the Economist article: “Political Responses: Where eagles
dare”

• Examples
of large mammals and the size of the habitat necessary to support them

• The cost
of conservation in a Botanical Garden case study

Case Assignment

Part I

To prepare for this Case Assignment, answer the following in
paragraph format (one paragraph should be plenty):

1. Define
“invasive species” using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website:
National Invasive Species Information Center. USDA. invasivespeciesinfo.gov

2. Provide
three examples of invasive species in your region.

3. Define
“endemic species,” and provide an example of an endemic species from anywhere
in the world. If you can find an example of an endemic species in your region,
please include it as well.

Now read the following article:

Where eagles dare: The more prosperous countries now favour
protecting wildlife, not killing it. (2013). The Economist. Available in the
Trident Online Library.

After you have read the article, answer the following
questions in paragraph format by using an introduction sentence, related topic
sentences, and a conclusion statement that draws connections between the ideas
presented.

1. Name some
ways that governments are trying to redress threats against endemic species.
Briefly, describe the examples presented in this article.

2. What is
described as the biggest challenge for governments?

3. How are
governments addressing this challenge?

Part II

With habitat loss, less land and resources mean lower carrying
capacity. For the second part of this assignment, you will apply the readings
from your Module 4 Homepage to two cases in which conservation of habitat
applies to carrying capacity and economics. Choose one of these large predators
to investigate: One of the large cats (i.e., lions, cougars, panthers, etc.) or
polar bears.

1. What size
of land/water is required to support this animal?

2. What
pressures threaten this organism’s habitat?

3. What role
do international trade and political regulation play in protecting this
organism? Are these in place and enforced?

Resources

Braun, D. (2012). Lion numbers plunge as African wilderness
succumbs to human pressure. National Geographic Society. Retrieved from
https://voices.nationalgeographic.org/2012/12/06/lion-numbers-plunge-as-african-wilderness-succumbs-to-human-pressure/

Murdock, E., Harrison, R., Frank, A., & Bonnardeaux, D.
(n.d.). Endangered cats of North America. National Wildlife Foundation.
Retrieved fromhttps://www.nwf.org/~/media/PDFs/Wildlife/catsreport.ashx

Polar Bears International. Accessed August 1, 2017, at
https://polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears.

Part III

Finally, examine the costs and benefits of conservation
using the Montgomery Botanical Centre as a case study. View the results of a study
on the costs and benefits of preserving a collection of plants at the following
site: http://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0634/

1. What are
the costs associated with maintaining this collection (generally speaking, not
exact numbers)?

2. What are
the benefits of preserving this collection and how are they measured? (Hint:
They are described as “conservation success.”)

3. What part
of this collection gives diminishing returns and why?

4. How does
collection size relate to the efficiency of management of the collection?

5. When is
it most valuable to preserve a plant species?

Assignment Expectations

Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that
summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question
1, use a descriptive subtitle like the following: Part I: Invasive Species.

Answer each question under the subtitle using complete
sentences that relate back to the question. Be sure to use APA formatting
throughout your essay with 1-inch margins, 12-point type, and double spacing
throughout. Include a title page, introduction, answers to the questions with
subtitles, and concluding paragraph. Remember to include in-text citations
within the body of the essay referencing your resources (e.g., Murray, 2014).
Also, be sure to include a reference section at the end of your assignment
listing all required readings and any additional resources you used to complete
your essay. A helpful guide to writing a quality essay can be found in
Trident’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper. This guide
also provides links to example essays written in APA format.

Direct quotes should be limited and must be designated by
quotation marks. Paraphrased ideas must give credit to the original author, for
example: (Murray, 2014). Direct copying from “homework help” websites will not
receive credit. Once you have completed your assignment within a Word document,
please upload your final version to the Case 4 Dropbox. Please also note your
Turnitin originality score and make revisions as needed. Please contact your
instructor with any questions.