Investigation- Mind Map!

Blog Number Four- Biodiversity!

Biodiversity Article- Science Daily

Here is the article -> Link

This article mentions the three different types of biodiversity :
1)Genetic Diversity
2)Species Diversity
3)Ecosystem Diversity

It also gives a brief explanation of each type of biodiversity.

Definition of Genetic Diversity: Genetic Diversity is a level of biodiversity that refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in what makes or forms species.

Definition of Species Diversity: Species Diversity refers to the number of species in one location.

Definition of Ecosystem Diversity: Ecosystem Diversity refers to the diversity of a place and it's ecosystems.


Bibliography:
1)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_diversity
2)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Species_diversity
3)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_diversity

Biodiversity-Investigation!

Biodiversity

Definition: Biodiversity reflects the number, variety, variability of living organisms. It includes diversity within species, between species and among ecosystems.

Biodiversity is important in all ecosystems, not only in those who are natural such as national parks or national preserves, but also the ones that are managed by humans such as farms, plantations and even urban parks. Biodiversity is basically the basis of the multiple benefits provided by the ecosystems to humans.
Biodiversity is found both on land and in water. Many organisms such as microscopic bacteria and plants and animals are included in Biodiversity. Biodiversity plays an important role in how ecosystems work and the services they provide to humans.

Questions and Answers

1) Why is biodiversity loss a concern?
Biodiversity loss is a concern because it has many negative affects on humans. It affects many things such as :
[1] Food security : Biodiversity is usually when they increase food security and the adaptability to communities. We can try to solve this problem by Farming. Farming helps maintain and make use of agricultural biodiversity which can improve food security.
[2] Health: A variety of food is needed to form a healthy diet, Which depends on biodiversity. About 7,000 species of plants and several hundred species of animals have been used for humans a one time or another. Greater wildlife diversity may decrease the spread of many wildlife viruses to humans.
[3]Clean Water: The loss of forests and the destruction of watersheds reduce the quality and availability of water to household uses and agriculture. Protecting the ecosystem to continue the supply of clean water was more affective than building a water filtration plant.

2) What factors lead to biodiversity loss?
Biodiversity loss has been lead by many factors. Biodiversity has been going down rapidly due to factors such as land use change, climate change, pollution and mainly habitat such as fragmentation of forests, etc.. In certain regions, recently changes in climate have already shown significant changes in biodiversity and ecosystem loss.

3) How can we let all people be aware of this issue and try to help?
To let all people be aware of the issue "biodiversity and ecosystem loss", we an hold campaigns to help spread awareness. Crop management can also be used to help prevent this issue.

4 What actions can be taken to prevent biodiversity? ) How is biodiversity affected?
Biodiversity is affected in many ways:
[1]Population: Growth of human population is a major fact. More people and there are less resources to meet their needs.

[2]Affluence(abundance of money,property, and other material goods):"The high standard of living that accompanies the increased production and consumption of goods is the major cause of pollution and environmental degradation."

6)How does biodiversity affect the Earth?


7)What actions can be taken to prevent biodiversity?


Bibliography
1)http://www.greenfacts.org/en/biodiversity/
2)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity
3)http://redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/Qbp/3.Conservation/impacts.htm

Blog Number Three.

What are the first Global Issues facing the world today?

1. Global warming/Climate Change : global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and ocean.

2. Biodiversity and ecosystem losses: How much plant and animal life there is in one ecosystem.

3. Fisheries depletion: Many different types of fish are becoming instinct and they are decreasing,there a re no t enough of them to cover the human population.

4. Deforestation: is the logging or burning of trees in forested areas.

5. Water deficits : Water crisis is is the world's water resources relative to human demand.

6. The Oceans - Maritime safety and pollution: This is when litter and trash is thrown into the ocean.

7. Poverty - Massive step-up in the fight against poverty :Poverty is the shortage of common things such as food, clothing, shelter, and safe drinking water. all of which determine our quality of life.

8. Conflict Resolution - Peacekeeping, conflict prevention.

9. Education - Education for all: Education can be seen as a product or a process and considered in a broad sense or a technical sense.

10. Diseases - Global infectious diseases: Dis eases is when a virus spreads and wipes out many of the population. However many people may not get effected by this virus because t hey might be immune.

11) Digital Divide: The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with affective access to digital and information technology or those with very limited or no access at all.

12. Natural Disaster prevention and mitigation: This is when humans try to prevent natural disasters from happening.

Blog Number One- Investigation

On the Qatar Animal welfare society they talk about animals such as cats and dogs who need new homes and need to be adopted. They also include a "lost and found" section and a "how to contact us" sections.

Guided Research Questions for Investigation:
A. How can we use the Internet (WWW) to communicate and problem-solve global issues and the environment that are impacting our world today to a wider audience? How can we make a difference?

Examples:
Social Changes
Website
Qatar Charity
Animal Charity
Orphanage
Zakhat



B. How can I make use of established and emerging WWW tools to support online publication?
We can use WWW tools to support online publication such as online magazines, online articles,websites, online newspapers, videos, images, online charity sites,blogger, and even facebook. They can use all these tools to post their information or "article" on to.
C. What are the best tools to use for effective communication online?
The bests tools used for effective communication online are mainly online articles, websites, such as blogger, piczo, and even facebook. You can join groups about different topics and get to know more about them.
D. How can the Internet be used to help a community solve a environmental issue?
Internet can be used in many ways to help communities solve environmental issues. People are able to post their ideas, solutions, thoughts on the internet to share with others. They are able to create their own website to add their information so it is available for other interested people to see.