ET Preserving Biodiversity 5/5/24

excessive use of a species, often leading to extinction

• overexploitation
• natural resource

• biological magnification

• mass extinction

Preserving entire ecosystems rather than individual species is a good conservation strategy because

• only endangered species will be saved

• developers will have greater access to land

• more than one species can be saved

• it will not be necessary for environmentalists to study the ecosystem

What is an invasive species?

• A native species to Ecuador

• A non-native species that causes harm to an ecosystem

• A species that has a declining population

• A species that is critical to the function of an ecosystem

How does the expansion of urban development into rural areas affect natural populations in the environment?

• Resources available to the natural populations will decrease.

• The biodiversity of the natural populations will increase.

• The amount of area available to producers will increase.

• Death rates of the natural populations will decrease.

When it comes to environmental issues, each individual on the planet is a part of the problem and can be part of the solution. Sustainability is possible when society, economy, and environment are in balance.

which practice would NOT eventually contribute to sustainability?

• purchasing products made form ecologically friendly materials harvested in a sustainable manner

• practicing water conservation by taking shorter showers and installing a low-flow shower head

• buying only local produce, or going a step farther and growing vegetables in a backyard garden

• supporting companies that transport food products from foreign countries in order to keep food costs low

What are conservation strategies?

• Actions or plans implemented to protect and preserve natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

• Plans to ignore and neglect natural resources

• Actions taken to destroy ecosystems and biodiversity

• Strategies to exploit and deplete natural resources