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WorksheetsQ3 Exam Review #2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
T/F: Extinction is a process that has, for the exception of mass extinction, can occur naturally.
True
False
Name one factor that causes extinction and explain its impact.
Which natural events likely caused Earth's past mass extinctions? (Check all that apply).
Asteroid impacts
Volcanic Eruptions
Prolonged Cooling and Warming Periods (i.e. Ice Age etc.)
None of the Above
What are the three categories of species that we've studied this quarter?
This category of species are listed as near endangerment. (Choose one response).
Extinct
Endangered
Threatened
Define endangered species, in your own words.
Identify & explain one factor that causes extinction, based on human behavior.
Explain how rates of wild species extinction have changed since the appearance of modern humans.
What does HIPPCO stand for?
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species
Population Growth & Pollution
Cimate Change
Overexploitation
T/F: Invasive Species can threaten human health or economic activities.
True
False
Explain how invasive species can affect human health and economic activities.
Biomagnification is defined as ...
pesticides that contribute to DNA mutations.
chemicals that become more concentrated as it moves up the food chain.
accumulation of chemicals absorbed in fatty tissues.
spraying toxic poisons onto vegetation
These are two human activities that causes significant pollution to the environment. (Select all the apply.)
Agricultural Chemicals
Invasive Species
Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases
Define bioaccumulation, in your own words.
Identify major treaties and laws that can protect endangered species. (Select all that apply.)
ESA
CITES
EPA
CBD
NCSI
T/F: The Endangered Species Act is thought to be the most unsuccessful environmental law adopted by any nation.
True
False
Do you think environmental laws are important to overall sustainability of the ecosystem and ecosystem services? Defend you response.
T/F: CITES & CBD are global treaties, whereas, ESA is an agreement specific to the United States of America.
True
False
In what way does CITES work towards reducing overexploitation of threatened/endangered species?
I have reviewed in class & at home on my own to prepare for my Q3 Exam.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
