Endanger Species
One that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range
Endangered species
How might human civilization have an effect on animals and plants
humans take over the animals and plants area
A fog or haze caused by atmospheric pollutants
smog
why did the elephants travel knowning they will brave a great danger in search for____
water
one that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future
threatened species
water, food, wood, stone, metals & minerasls are all examples of
natural resources
gases like carbon dioxide and methane that are released through human activities and trap heat in the earth atmosphere
greenhouse gas
a ________ is a landmass that is flat or gently rolling and covers many miles. there are different types of plains such as prairies, grasslands and steppes.
Plain
When plants or animals that arrive in new locations begin to thrive and affect their new environment in a harmful way, they are called ___________ ?
invasive Species
how does the grassland environment impact the animals living there
Grasslands covered to cropland or farms reduces the food source for many wild animals. In this case, the animals are considered pests by the farmers when they feed on the crops, or attack domestic herds. This can lead to migration or possibly the wildlife starvation.
what are the main causes of water pollution?
name two
why do you think these elephants left the forest to spend time in the clearning
to find water
the _______________ is one way the US government protect biodiversity, which is the variety of life on our planet. This act helps keep more than 1,600 species and their habitats safe from human activity, like mining or gas drilling. it's credited with keeping animals like the bald eagle and the humpback whale from going extinct
The endangered species act
what are the potential consequences of human overpopulation
fresh water, arable land and fossil fuels,
Which of the following factors are responsible for the current levels of air quality.
crops burning, population, pollution from cars and factories
Gazelles engage in commounal (group) calving because it's the safest way to give birth; predators cant sneak up on the gazelles ( true or false)
true
According to the world Wildfire federation, these are the ten most endangered species on earth.
Gorilla, vaquita, rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, orangutans, sea turtles.leopards, dolphins
Make soem inference about how the environment impact the animals that live there
What are some of the effects of water pollution
name 3
how does the environment of the grasslands impact the animals that live there?
answer may vary