The Karner Blue Butterfly is an example of this, the "prettier" or more charismatic species that draws public attention
What is a flagship species
100
Examples of this include photosynthesis, decomposition, and pollination.
What are ecosystem services?
100
This type of tree harvesting is the most cost-effective method yet most detrimental to the environment as it allows for lots of soil erosion and habitat destruction
What is clear-cutting
100
This piece of legislation requires a detailed recovery plan for endangered or threatened species by the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(what is the Endangered Species Act)
200
The zebra mussel and brown tree snake are examples of this
What is an introduced species
200
Spotted owl is not only known as a flagship species, what is it also know to be categorized as?
What is umbrella species
200
This crop suffered from disease and pests due to a lack of genetic variation.
What is wheat?
200
This method of agriculture is very popular in developing countries because of its quick ability to provide nutrients to soil, but causes soil to deteriorate quickly
what is slash-and-burn agriculture
200
This piece of legislation bans the hunting, capturing, and selling of endangered or threatened species
(what is the CITES)
300
This animal shot for sport was an example of overexploitation
What is the bison
300
Only 9% of this species is represented on the Endangered Species List.
What is insects
300
This organism produces a chemical that has proven to be useful in cancer treatment.
What is rosy periwinkle?
300
50% of the world’s population uses this type of energy source for fuel, resulting in deforestation
What is biomass
300
This piece of legislation helps private landowners protect environmentally important forestlands from development
(what is the Farm Bill or Forest Recovery Plan)
400
The Florida panthers are an example of this, when a population drops and inbreeding occurs, resulting in lethal alleles and recessive disorders
What is biological extinction
400
Name the animal affected by white nose syndrome.
What is bats
400
The manipulation of genetic material, or this, is made possible by evolution.
What is genetic engineering
400
This process contributes to the water cycle and is performed by trees when water evaporates from their leaves
what is transpiration
400
This piece of legislation is controversial because its enforcement varies by country and can in some cases cause more endangered species to be killed
(what is the CITES)
500
The five characteristics of a species prone to extinction
What is a small range, large territory, living on islands, a low reproductive rate, and a small population
500
Name the animal affected by neonicotinoids.
What is bees
500
An understanding of our place in the world based on harmony with nature, a spiritual respect for life, and the belief that humans and all other species have an equal worth.
What is deep ecology?
500
This method of tree harvesting is when older, more mature trees are removed, allowing the forest to regenerate itself naturally
what is Selective cutting
500
This program within the Farm Bill was created to prevent development on environmentally important land