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Consider what we learned about conserving biodiversity. According to Digit, humans have contributed to the loss of biodiversity through Habitat Loss, Overconsumption, and Introduced Species. Briefly explain what humans physically do for each of the processes (e.g., Habitat loss = mow lawn) and why the process is done (e.g., to make a pretty landscape). For full credit, make sure to state your chosen topic and link it to each explanation (10.0 pts)  

Consider what we learned in Digit about efficiency limits and trophic levels when comparing aquatic and terrestrial systems. 1) Explain what factors largely determine the number of trophic levels in a community? Think in terms of energies: where does the energy come from, where does it go, what is it used for, and what prevents an additional tropic level from forming? (4.0 points) 2) Do aquatic or terrestrial systems generally contain more trophic levels? Explain why? (6.0 pts)

What is the practice of identifying, assessing, controlling, and mitigating risks?

What is one source of risk reduction?

Why should the people on the risk assessment team be different from the people responsible for correcting deficiencies?

What is the safeguard value in a quantitative risk assessment?

Which of the following is not true of big data?

True or False? When system configuration is standardized, systems are easier to troubleshoot and maintain.

When your bank or credit card company sends you a notification of changes in how it collects or shares data, it is sending that notification in compliance with:

True or False? A quantitative risk assessment is subjective; the analysis and results are based on opinions more than facts.