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Discussion Questions for Biome project
This is a document that has been shared with you in google docs. As a group, you should respond to the questions below after you have shared your Biome. Do NOT divide up the questions to work individually except on #5-this is a group effort and will be a group grade of 10 pts to add to your project grade. //Please make a font difference// in your answers to separate them from the question.

1. What are 3 common themes/ environmental issues facing the world's biomes? Use evidence from the projects presented by your group members.

2. Some scientists claim we are in the midst of a 6th mass extinction. Does your biome fit into that category? Can we call what is happening now a world-wide extinction?

3. Which biome of the ones you shared is facing the greatest impact on its biodiversity? What factors are most significant in causing that? What impacts might that have on other biomes around the world?

4. What kinds of connections are there between the aquatic biomes and the terrestrial biomes? Give specific examples.

5. Propose ideas for conserving and/or remediating biomes (dealing with the issues) globally from the standpoint of your assigned role. a. Each member should choose a different role from the list below. __Identify yourself and your role in the document everytime you respond__

b. Read one other group member's answer and respond to the ideas (you must go beyond statements like "good idea" etc.)-__be sure your response is identified with your name__. Offer modifications, additions, thoughtful comments &/or constructive critiques based on your understanding of the issues facing these biomes. Respond to at least three different comments. Example: Rudolf (land developer): I think that because I own land I should have the right to do anything I want on it. Jack F. (fisherman): Rudolf makes a good point above that he should have the right, but sometimes what he does to his land impacts my fishery. Look at the dead zones in the Ocean biome, for example. Once good fishing grounds are now barren. There should be limits as to what Rudolf can do.

c. __//Please delete any roles//__ __//from the document//__ __//not assigned as well ALL RED instructions to make it easier for me to read// //your answers//__


 * Role choices:**
 * non-governmental organizations, (ex: Greenpeace or World Wildlife Fund)
 * governmental protection agency( this can be a specific branch)
 * fisherman
 * land developer
 * student in Yarmouth
 * CEO of GM
 * indigenous person (they live in this biome) with traditional lifestyle
 * owner of a paper mill