Write a short essay to answer each question you selected.
1. What problems arise when a species is introduced from a foreign ecosystem? How do these problems occur?
2. Give four categories of consumers in an ecosystem and the role that each plays.
3. Compare "instrumental" and "intrinsic" value as they relate to determining the worth of natural species. How does Leopold's idea of the land ethic fit into these two categories?
4. Compare and contrast the terms conservation and preservation.
5. Think about some examples of worldview elements that are communicated by your culture. How might you be influenced by them?
6. Why do humans view nature as merely a resource to satisfy our wants and needs? Are there biblical bases for this view? Are there cultural bases? If so, what are they?