Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Questions for Final Exam

Here are the questions for the Final Exam (I have modified some of them slightly from the original form). Enjoy.

1. Discuss some examples throughout history in which humans were unable to predict their effects on the environment. Why is this the case?

2. Discuss some ways in which humans use the environment for non-exploitative satisfaction (i.e. entertainment). Do you think that we can use this as a mechanism for conservation?

3. Relate/Apply lessons learned from the use of "old" technology with the emergence of "new" technology.

4. Explain the effects of an invasive species on an areas ecological, economical, and cultural aspects.

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