Exam 8: Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

MATCHING For the list of animals, select the characteristic that would most likely contribute to its possible premature extinction. -Everglades kite

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Question 61

As an example of how individuals matter in the efforts to save wild species, describe how poachers in Thailand became part of the ecotourism industry.

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Question 62

Briefly discuss the giant African snail scenario in Brazil.

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Question 63

Causes of extinction and reduction in wild species' populations include all of the following except

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Question 64

Wild species' instrumental value includes their use as

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Question 65

Select the human activity or program that has proven to be the most effective for protecting each of the listed species: -American bison

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Question 66

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) addresses all of the following except

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Question 67

While the hide of a male lion in Kenya will bring in $1,000, if the same male lion lives to age seven, he would bring in approximately ____ ecotourist dollars.

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Question 68

The current rate of extinction is between _ and _ times the rate that existed before humans arrived on Earth.

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Question 69

Gene banks, zoos, and aquariums are sanctuaries being used to protect wild species.

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Question 70

Biologists conservatively estimate that the current extinction rate is ____________________ times the normal background extinction rate.

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Question 71

____________________ is a mysterious disease that causes adult bees to disappear from their hives without a trace.

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Question 72

There has been some success in the war against Argentine fire ants by using parasitic flies that make the heads of the ants fall off.

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Question 73

A slow reproduction rate makes a species especially vulnerable to biological extinction.

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Question 74

An endangered species is any species that can

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Question 75

____________________ are environmental indicators because they live in every climate and biome, respond quickly to environmental changes in their habitats, and are fairly easy to track and count.

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Question 76

People who believe that wild species have an inherent right to exist generally believe in

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Question 77

Because of the lucrative ecotourism trade, both mature male lions and elephants bring in more money as tourist attractions than if they are poached for their hide or ivory.

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Question 78

The greatest threat to most species is

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Question 79

By the end of this century, polar bears might be found only in ___________.

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MATCHING For the list of animals, select the characteristic that would most likely contribute to its possible premature extinction. -Everglades kite

As an example of how individuals matter in the efforts to save wild species, describe how poachers in Thailand became part of the ecotourism industry.

Briefly discuss the giant African snail scenario in Brazil.

Causes of extinction and reduction in wild species' populations include all of the following except

Wild species' instrumental value includes their use as

Select the human activity or program that has proven to be the most effective for protecting each of the listed species: -American bison

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) addresses all of the following except

While the hide of a male lion in Kenya will bring in $1,000, if the same male lion lives to age seven, he would bring in approximately ____ ecotourist dollars.

The current rate of extinction is between _ and _ times the rate that existed before humans arrived on Earth.

Gene banks, zoos, and aquariums are sanctuaries being used to protect wild species.

Biologists conservatively estimate that the current extinction rate is ____________________ times the normal background extinction rate.

____________________ is a mysterious disease that causes adult bees to disappear from their hives without a trace.

There has been some success in the war against Argentine fire ants by using parasitic flies that make the heads of the ants fall off.

A slow reproduction rate makes a species especially vulnerable to biological extinction.

An endangered species is any species that can

____________________ are environmental indicators because they live in every climate and biome, respond quickly to environmental changes in their habitats, and are fairly easy to track and count.

People who believe that wild species have an inherent right to exist generally believe in

Because of the lucrative ecotourism trade, both mature male lions and elephants bring in more money as tourist attractions than if they are poached for their hide or ivory.

The greatest threat to most species is

By the end of this century, polar bears might be found only in ___________.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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Exam 8: Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

MATCHING For the list of animals, select the characteristic that would most likely contribute to its possible premature extinction. -Everglades kite

As an example of how individuals matter in the efforts to save wild species, describe how poachers in Thailand became part of the ecotourism industry.

Briefly discuss the giant African snail scenario in Brazil.

Causes of extinction and reduction in wild species' populations include all of the following except

Wild species' instrumental value includes their use as

Select the human activity or program that has proven to be the most effective for protecting each of the listed species: -American bison

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) addresses all of the following except

While the hide of a male lion in Kenya will bring in $1,000, if the same male lion lives to age seven, he would bring in approximately ____ ecotourist dollars.

The current rate of extinction is between _____ and _____ times the rate that existed before humans arrived on Earth.

Gene banks, zoos, and aquariums are sanctuaries being used to protect wild species.

Biologists conservatively estimate that the current extinction rate is ____________________ times the normal background extinction rate.

____________________ is a mysterious disease that causes adult bees to disappear from their hives without a trace.

There has been some success in the war against Argentine fire ants by using parasitic flies that make the heads of the ants fall off.

A slow reproduction rate makes a species especially vulnerable to biological extinction.

An endangered species is any species that can

____________________ are environmental indicators because they live in every climate and biome, respond quickly to environmental changes in their habitats, and are fairly easy to track and count.

People who believe that wild species have an inherent right to exist generally believe in

Because of the lucrative ecotourism trade, both mature male lions and elephants bring in more money as tourist attractions than if they are poached for their hide or ivory.

The greatest threat to most species is

By the end of this century, polar bears might be found only in ___________.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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The current rate of extinction is between _ and _ times the rate that existed before humans arrived on Earth.