Question

what is the name of the location on the map labeled e?

a) taiwan
b) beijing
c) mongolia
d) russia

question 15 (5 points)
why does traditional chinese medicine affect worldwide wildlife populations?

the demand for traditional chinese medicine products outside of china has increased.
it is less expensive to obtain these animal products from other countries.
china has little wildlife remaining, so it must import animal products.
traditional chinese medicine is against the law in china.

Explanation:

Identify location E on the map

Label E points directly to the island located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, which is Taiwan.

Analyze the global impact of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) often utilizes ingredients derived from rare or endangered wildlife. As global demand for these products increases outside of China, it drives poaching and trafficking of wildlife worldwide to supply these international markets.

Answer:

Question 1

• a) Taiwan (Correct answer)
• b) Beijing
• c) Mongolia
• d) Russia

Question 2

• The demand for traditional Chinese medicine products outside of China has increased. (Correct answer)
• It is less expensive to obtain these animal products from other countries.
• China has little wildlife remaining, so it must import animal products.
• Traditional Chinese medicine is against the law in China.