Problem 3
Why do we define a fishery in terms of human use? Does that diminish it as an ecological concept? Explain.
Problem 3
What are some of the benefits of sustainable agriculture to the human community? To the ecological community?
Problem 4
Why is soil formation such a slow process, and what does this mean for us in terms of the problem of soil erosion?
Problem 4
Why is the collapse of the cod fishery an example of the tragedy of the commons?
Problem 4
Distinguish between undernutrition and overnutrition in terms of causes and consequences.
Problem 4
Explain how beef cattle are raised in a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO).
Problem 5
What contributes to the high carbon footprint of CAFOs, especially beef CAFOs?
Problem 5
Distinguish among the three soil types in terms of relative particle size, structural support of plants, and water penetration and retention.
Problem 6
Evaluate the pros and cons of raising animals in CAFOs.
Problem 6
How did the flash-freezing technology aboard large fishing vessels allow fishers to overharvest fish stocks?