All Flashcards
What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
To protect and recover endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
What does the Lacey Act regulate?
Prohibits interstate transport of illegally harvested plants and animals.
What is CITES?
An international agreement to control trade in endangered species.
What are key provisions of the ESA?
Listing species, designating critical habitat, prohibiting harm, and authorizing recovery plans.
What impact does ESA have on land use?
It can restrict development in critical habitats to protect listed species.
What does the ESA do?
Lists species as 'endangered' or 'threatened', designates 'critical habitat', prohibits harming listed species and trade, and authorizes habitat purchases and recovery plans.
What does CITES do?
It establishes international controls over trade in endangered species, requiring permits for import/export.
What does the Lacey Act do?
It prevents the spread of invasive species and protects native plants and wildlife by prohibiting illegal trade.
What is the purpose of designating 'critical habitat' under the ESA?
To identify and protect areas essential for the survival and recovery of listed species.
What is the role of international agreements like CITES?
To ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of endangered species.
What are the effects of habitat loss on species?
Reduced population size, increased extinction risk, and loss of biodiversity.
What is the effect of overharvesting fish populations?
Decline in fish stocks, disruption of marine ecosystems, and economic losses for fisheries.
How does illegal wildlife trade impact species?
Drives population declines, disrupts ecosystems, and threatens biodiversity.
What is the impact of deforestation on orangutans?
Habitat loss, reduced food availability, and increased vulnerability to hunting.
How does climate change affect endangered species?
Alters habitats, disrupts migration patterns, and increases the risk of extinction.
What are the consequences of poaching?
Rapid population declines, potential extinction, and disruption of ecosystems.
What is the effect of habitat fragmentation?
Reduced gene flow, increased vulnerability to edge effects, and higher extinction rates.
How does pollution affect aquatic species?
Contaminates food sources, disrupts reproduction, and causes disease, leading to population declines.
What are the impacts of invasive species?
Competition with native species, habitat alteration, and disease transmission, leading to native species decline.
What is the effect of human population growth on endangered species?
Increased habitat destruction, resource depletion, and pollution, leading to greater extinction risks.
How can education help protect endangered species?
Raises public awareness, encourages support for conservation efforts, and promotes responsible behavior.
How do breeding programs contribute to conservation?
Help rebuild populations of critically endangered species, increasing their numbers and genetic diversity.
How can habitat restoration support endangered species?
Provides suitable environments for species to thrive, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction.
How do protected areas contribute to biodiversity conservation?
Provide safe havens for species, preserving habitats and reducing human impacts.
How can sustainable agriculture practices benefit wildlife?
Reduces habitat destruction, minimizes pesticide use, and promotes biodiversity on agricultural lands.
How does ecotourism support conservation efforts?
Generates revenue for local communities, incentivizes habitat protection, and raises awareness among tourists.
How can reducing meat consumption help conserve biodiversity?
Decreases demand for land used for livestock grazing and feed production, reducing habitat loss and deforestation.
How do wildlife corridors promote genetic diversity?
Connect fragmented habitats, allowing for gene flow between isolated populations and reducing the risk of inbreeding.
How can citizen science initiatives contribute to conservation?
Engage the public in data collection and monitoring, providing valuable information for research and management.
How does reducing plastic consumption protect marine species?
Decreases plastic pollution in oceans, reducing the risk of entanglement, ingestion, and habitat contamination for marine life.