Explain Why Scientists Feel That Directing Conservation Funds and Efforts

question 9

Essay

Explain why scientists feel that directing conservation funds and efforts toward the 34 biodiversity hotspots on the planet is an efficient way to help maintain biodiversity.

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Definitions:

Differential Stress

The difference in magnitude of stress applied in varying directions within geological formations, influencing rock deformation.

Confining Pressure

The pressure applied equally on all sides of a rock or sediment body, typically due to the weight of overlying materials, affecting pore fluid pressure and rock deformation.

Anticline

A fold, generally concave downward, with the oldest rocks in the center.

Syncline

A fold, generally concave upward, with the youngest rocks in the center.