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The Spread of the Zika Virus

Published on Sep 01, 2016

TOK assignment about RLS' and KQ's

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The spread of the Zika virus

Eradication of disease-carrying mosquitos

To what extent is it ethical to use science to eradicate a species?

Natural selection: the fittest species are what should naturally survive

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Biodiversity is necessary to maintain a healthy ecosystem

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Disease-carrying mosquitos aren't necessary for ecosystems (there are replacement food sources in ecosystems)

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Weighing the consequences on the ecosystem is necessary to make a decision in this case

South Carolina exterminating millions of bees