The Living World: Biodiversity

Greater plankton diversity

Increased coral reef growth

Improved water clarity

Decreased fish populations

Maintaining genetic flow among individuals to reduce impacts of edge effects

Reducing overall maintenance costs of managing multiple separate reserves

Allowing specialized microclimates to develop, which can support unique subpopulations

Increasing chances of catastrophic events wiping out entire populations

Applying broad-spectrum pesticides.

Planting hedgerows between fields.

Tilling soil frequently.

Monoculture planting.

Volcanic eruptions depositing layers of ash

Succession after a natural disturbance such as wildfire or flood

Glacial periods expanding polar ice caps

Constructive plate tectonics forming mountains

Implementing cooperative agroforestry systems that include diverse native species.

Focusing on intensive livestock farming to maximize short-term economic gains.

Expanding monoculture practices with genetically modified crops for higher yields.

Introducing non-native species to create additional revenue through ecotourism.

Herbivores

Consumers

Producers

Decomposers

Application of fertilizers

Overgrazing

Clearing land for pastures

Diversifying sources of managing pests

Decrease in overall numbers globally.

Expansion into previously cooler regions.

Reduced genetic diversity within species.

Unchanged, as insects adapt quickly to temperature changes.

Earth's rotation speed

The moon's phases

Habitat variety

Ocean tides frequency

Traditional resource extraction generates quicker profits but does not significantly alter community involvement in conservation practices as ecotourism does.

Ecotourism promotes sustainable use by providing income while preserving ecosystems, unlike extractive uses which can degrade biodiversity for one-time gains.

Ecotourism requires greater initial investment in infrastructure compared with extractive industries which can offer more immediate job opportunities locally.

Both have similar impacts on local economies but differ in their long-term sustainability and impact on biodiversity preservation.