Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday Article (August 30th)

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Below is the link to the assigned article. Please read it and answer the questions in complete sentences via email as directed.

Article: De-extinction: Mammoth prospect, or just woolly?

Questions:

1. Explain (or define) what de-extinction is.
2. From the article, name one reason de-extinction is supported.
3. From the article, give one reason against the process of de-extinction.
4. From the extinct animals mentioned in the article, which (in your opinion) would be the most worthwhile to bring back?
5. Is it worth the time and expense invested to bring back extinct species? Explain.


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You may answer the questions in the body of the email.

Label in the subject line: De-extinction
and include the code for your period so that it goes to the proper folder in my email account.
P-1   (for period 1)
P-2   (for period 2) etc.