Chapter 4. Critical Analysis Question

Introduction

true
true
You must read each slide, and complete any questions on the slide, in sequence.

Critical Analysis Question:

Are there any biomes (see Figures 4.3 and 4.6) underrepresented among biodiversity hotspots? Are there any that are overrepresented?

To formulate your answer, first consider these additional thought questions:

Question 1

Compare different regions of the world by examining the two figures. Use the chart below to determine the biome representation of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

  1. Question 4.1

    For the regions of North America, Central America, and South America, put a “B” (capital “B”) in the column next to the biome name below if biodiversity hotspots are strongly represented for that biome and a “b” (lower-case “b”) if they are weakly represented for that biome. Enter an “n” (lower-case “n”) if no biodiversity hotspots are represented for that biome. Click on the images to view full size.

    Biome Biodiversity Hotspot Present
    Tropical forest jE2JFFEMYDU=
    Temperate forest OKhZIEdstdI=
    Temperate grassland s7L9UiIQtls=
    Desert OKhZIEdstdI=
    Tropical savanna OKhZIEdstdI=
    Mediterranean scrub jE2JFFEMYDU=
    Taiga or boreal forest s7L9UiIQtls=
    Tundra s7L9UiIQtls=

Question 2

  1. Question 4.2

    Do the same activity described above for the regions of Europe and Africa, putting a “B” in the column next to the biome name below if biodiversity hotspots are strongly represented for that biome and a “b” if they are weakly represented for that biome. Enter an “n” (lower-case “n”) if no biodiversity hotspots are represented for that biome. Click on the images to view full size.

    Biome Biodiversity Hotspot Present
    Tropical forest OKhZIEdstdI=
    Temperate forest OKhZIEdstdI=
    Temperate grassland OKhZIEdstdI=
    Desert OKhZIEdstdI=
    Tropical savanna OKhZIEdstdI=
    Mediterranean scrub jE2JFFEMYDU=
    Taiga or boreal forest s7L9UiIQtls=
    Tundra s7L9UiIQtls=

Question 3

  1. Question 4.3

    Finally, do the same activity described above for the regions of Asia, Indonesia, and Australia, putting a “B” in the column next to the biome name below if biodiversity hotspots are strongly represented for that biome and a “b” if they are weakly represented for that biome. Enter an “n” (lower-case “n”) if no biodiversity hotspots are represented for that biome. Click on the images to view full size.

    Biome Biodiversity Hotspot Present
    Tropical forest jE2JFFEMYDU=
    Temperate forest OKhZIEdstdI=
    Temperate grassland s7L9UiIQtls=
    Desert OKhZIEdstdI=
    Tropical savanna s7L9UiIQtls=
    Mediterranean scrub jE2JFFEMYDU=
    Taiga or boreal forest s7L9UiIQtls=
    Tundra s7L9UiIQtls=

Question 4

  1. Question 4.4

    Now in reviewing your regional results collectively, indicate the regions that do not host biodiversity hotspots, the regions that are primarily weakly represented, and the areas that are strongly represented.

    Biome Biodiversity Hotspot Present
    Tropical forest OSiXE3U693JfcgJesl6YfqycBr2t2Ol0
    Temperate forest O72yx1Fph0kt/sX4wJL+G9XrnaTsonwV
    Temperate grassland O72yx1Fph0kt/sX4wJL+G9XrnaTsonwV
    Desert O72yx1Fph0kt/sX4wJL+G9XrnaTsonwV
    Tropical savanna O72yx1Fph0kt/sX4wJL+G9XrnaTsonwV
    Mediterranean scrub OSiXE3U693JfcgJesl6YfqycBr2t2Ol0
    Taiga or boreal forest 6/Nm7vmfjvL6FTBwB3hMPRxGU1+FNgPl
    Tundra 6/Nm7vmfjvL6FTBwB3hMPRxGU1+FNgPl

Critical Analysis Question

Question 4.5

AzQ2Ig0ja6+pzJJkcYm8ZfeN7Jt9KruR11y/IqtZndxbpTgOz7E/QuNWkHUKsQqzrmQvUVF0hfkZkvswSIxnN8W+EKNSmmSlPDQjKPeggIzZXrAcpzIJtWQJt20cUZWzFro3JhYr+qx6IfUIEJ0WZepEqa4OK1J6Mia2UvrMdNE6ARSWKv8CV0ZlUAg3wUZsEnbOV0CYgoVFulhAveMRy9vs3jpvQ7pzmAWj/TlQIKMXjtfBMrSLxgdgEtC/daQtpcVNJQ+o1TQ2VTy0IEUBfDsXB1Mgp9by5K76oT9o4847FlEoR7zAOHp0HyM0bzOehKecrGfUdqjn8+y4WROhTPIhayemczvMZwWIEFNBt+aeEuhlUyM/1siPfj5o2TWGoCM9ewti0lKwSrobCtmW1IX8T/7M0zx5IJ4moAGoOJho9DdndxU8J6mRcZ+9BixSN07Fm5sIeyvOK369GGwCkYlRZb8p9vqojQpHfLKdFTu+ZoE22YA/R8+0hHk=

4.1 Activity Completed!

Activity results are being submitted...