Environmental Systems Spring Exam Review

What is an extinct species?

• a species where the very last individual dies

• a species that is not native to a particular region

• a species that has a lot of its individuals

• a species that are very important to the functioning of the ecosystem

What is a keystone species?

• a species where the very last individual dies

• a species that is not native to a particular region

• a species that has a lot of its individuals

• a species that are very important to the functioning of the ecosystem

What is an exotic species?

• a species where the very last individual dies

• a species that is not native to a particular region

• a species that has a lot of its individuals

• a species that are very important to the functioning of the ecosystem

What is an endemic species?

• a species where the very last individual dies

• a species that is native to a particular region and found only there

• a species that has a lot of its individuals

• a species that are very important to the functioning of the ecosystem

What is a Biodiversity Hotspot?

• critical ecosystem with one species

• ecosystem found around the world

• critical ecosystems with high species diversity

What is poaching?

• Legal Hunting

• Illegal Hunting

• Getting animals as pets

Select where are the most biodiversity hotspots

• Tropical Rain Forest

• Coastal areas (close to water)

• Islands

• Inland

• Cities

Endangered Species Act - 4 provisions are:

• List of endangered and threatened species

• Species human cannot hunt or harm

• Recovery plan to have more species

• Government cannot harm species with constructions

• Free Food for species

Letter "H" for HIPPCO stands for:

• Humble

• Habitat

• Habitat Loss

Letter "I" for HIPPCO stands for:

• involved

• invasive species

• interior species