Species that are considered in imminent danger of extinction.
What is endangered species?
100
Genetic, species, and ecological diversity of the organisms in a given area.
What is biodiversity?
100
Responsible for overharvesting, burning fossil fuels, and destruction of habitats.
What is human population?
100
While this species has been eliminated, the other species is in danger of being eliminated.
What is Extinction vs. Endangered?
200
One of the most effective environmental laws in United States history, but also is among the most disliked because it can limit property rights and economic benefits where species are threatened or endangered.
What is the Endangered Species Act?
200
The irrevocable elimination of species.
What is extinction?
200
The number one reason species are endangered.
What is habitat loss?
300
Species with major effects on ecological functions and whose elimination would affect many other members of the biological community. (For example: bison)
What is Keystone species?
300
Naturally rare species or species that have been locally depleted.
What is a vulnerable species?
300
Reaping so much of a resource that it threatens its existence.
What is Overharvesting?
400
Those tied to specific biotic communties or successful stages or set of environmental conditions; They can be reliably found under certain conditions, but not others.
Example: Any Specialist, Warbler.
What is an Indicator Species?
400
A species that is accidentally or purposefully introduced into new territory.
What is Invasive Species?
500
Conservationists and wildife managers look for unprotected landscapes that are rich in species.
What is Gap Analysis?
500
Toxic products that have disastrous effects on the environment and the populations of organisms.