Biology HL
Biology HL
4
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Exploring Human-Caused Species Extinction

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623 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

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Hey there! Grab your favorite snack and sit comfortably. We're about to delve into a rather complex topic - Anthropogenic Species Extinction. Now, that's a bit of a mouthful, isn't it? Don't sweat it - it simply means species extinction caused by human activities. Yes, we humans can sometimes be more dangerous than the wildest predators. Let's unpack it!

Overharvesting - "the too-much-takeout issue" 🎣

Imagine you have a bowl of chips, and you're munching them while watching your favorite show. Suddenly, you realize - gasp - you've finished the entire bowl, and there's no more for later! That's basically overharvesting.

 

Humans gather plants and animals from nature for various reasons - food, medicines, timber, etc. The problem arises when we do this too fast, faster than the species can reproduce. It's like you eating the chips faster than they can be replaced (if only chips could reproduce, right?).

 

Ever heard of shark fin soup or the ivory trade? Sometimes only part of an animal, like shark fins or elephant tusks, is used, contributing to this problem.

Habitat destruction - "the bad remodeling job" 🏗️

This is like deciding to remodel your bedroom and throwing away all your prized comic books or posters. Not cool, right?

 

When we cultivate land for farming or build cities, we're actually destroying the natural habitats of various species. Imagine a bustling city where a lush forest once stood. Sadly, some species can't survive this dramatic change and go extinct.

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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme A - Unity & diversity

Exploring Human-Caused Species Extinction

Word Count Emoji
623 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Hey there! Grab your favorite snack and sit comfortably. We're about to delve into a rather complex topic - Anthropogenic Species Extinction. Now, that's a bit of a mouthful, isn't it? Don't sweat it - it simply means species extinction caused by human activities. Yes, we humans can sometimes be more dangerous than the wildest predators. Let's unpack it!

Overharvesting - "the too-much-takeout issue" 🎣

Imagine you have a bowl of chips, and you're munching them while watching your favorite show. Suddenly, you realize - gasp - you've finished the entire bowl, and there's no more for later! That's basically overharvesting.

 

Humans gather plants and animals from nature for various reasons - food, medicines, timber, etc. The problem arises when we do this too fast, faster than the species can reproduce. It's like you eating the chips faster than they can be replaced (if only chips could reproduce, right?).

 

Ever heard of shark fin soup or the ivory trade? Sometimes only part of an animal, like shark fins or elephant tusks, is used, contributing to this problem.

Habitat destruction - "the bad remodeling job" 🏗️

This is like deciding to remodel your bedroom and throwing away all your prized comic books or posters. Not cool, right?

 

When we cultivate land for farming or build cities, we're actually destroying the natural habitats of various species. Imagine a bustling city where a lush forest once stood. Sadly, some species can't survive this dramatic change and go extinct.

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