Hi there, below this is a direct copy of the instructions given by my prof:
“Emergent properties (or synergistic effects) are cases in which multiple interacting factors have consequences that are more than the sum of their individual parts. For example, the future of the ocean ecosystem is in peril not only because of overfishing, habitat destruction from bottom trawling, eutrophication from fertilizers, acidification from climate change, other potential thermal effects of global warming (like changes in ocean currents)… There is a risk that those individual factors will interact with each other in ways that we don’t yet fully understand. Without repeating this example, choose any two or three individual concepts featured in chapters 11-17 (biological diversity, invasive species, habitat destruction, restoration ecology, geological resources, climate change, air pollution, freshwater resource management) and explain how those concepts could interact to produce emergent properties.”
Write a short paragraph paper making connections with the concepts discussed. You don’t need to cite anything specific from the text, but of course, try to show comprehension of these topics. I’ve also attached a copy of the grading rubric, thanks so much, and let me know if anything is unclear!
