Question

maintaining biodiversity in yellowstone national park activity
discussion questions:

1. what do you think the word “biodiversity” means? (hint: break it down. what does “bio” mean? how about “diversity?”)
2. can you think of ways humans have affected organisms in an ecosystem? (can be positive or negative!)
3. can you think of any national parks? list them here!
4. the purpose of a national park is to preserve wildness for the enjoyment and use of the people now and in the future. what does this mean to you?

directions: park managers and staff forever struggle with problems due to both preserving and allowing people to use the land. the challenge becomes increasingly difficult as more people visit parks. as the value of wild places becomes clearer, we are struggling to decide with limited resources, just what can and should be saved. you are going to be a yellowstone park ranger. you must make a decision that will affect the wildlife and ultimately the biodiversity in the park.

Explanation:

1. "Bio" refers to life or living organisms, and "diversity" means variety. So biodiversity is the variety of life in a particular area or on Earth as a whole.
2. Positive: Establishing protected areas like national parks to conserve species. Negative: Deforestation for agriculture or urban - expansion which destroys habitats.
3. Examples include Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, etc.
4. It means that national parks are meant to safeguard natural habitats and wildlife in their natural state so that current and future generations can enjoy nature, engage in activities like hiking, wildlife - watching, and also learn about ecosystems.

Answer:

1. Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms in a given area or globally.
2. Positive: Conservation efforts; Negative: Habitat destruction.
3. Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park.
4. National parks safeguard nature for present and future generations' enjoyment and learning.