Geog 203 Final Exam Actual Solution Concordia University

This study source was downloaded by 100000878604452 from CourseHero.com on 12-30-2023 10:43:08 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/16816695/final-exam-questions/ GEOG 203 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL SOLUTION Concordia University Question 1: Protected AreasDiscuss the potential but also the limitations of protected areas and other measures being taken to improve biodiversity conservation in Canada.POTENTIAL:- Protected areas, mainly through national parks, are put in place in order to maintain a section of the environment that is used for human interaction. These national parks become large tourist attractions such as Banff and Yellowstone and bring in a large sum of revenue alongside conservation practices. - Protected areas have the potential to provide a safe environment to conserve plants and animals, and entire ecosystems and potentially save some species of wildlife from endangerment and extinction. - Protected areas are extremely important for conserving and growing biodiversity as it: Provide the core of efforts to protect the worlds biodiversity, including endangered and threatened species. Are increasingly recognized as essential providers of ecosystem services andbiological resources. Are key components in climate change adaptation strategies In some cases, are also vehicles for protecting sites of great cultural, historical and spiritual value- NOW PROTECTED AREAS ARE USED NOT ONLY TO PRESERVE LANDSCAPEDS AND HABITATS FOR