1: Define Threatened Species:
A specie that is at risk of extinction
2: Define Endangered Species:
Endangered species is a specie that is close to be extinct
3: What are some of the human impacts to biodiversity?
Pollution, deforestation, overharvesting, climate change
4: What are the characteristics of k selected species?
Long life spans, Large offspring, Stable population size
5: What are the characteristics of r selected species?
Short life span, little to no parental care
6: What are some causes for species to become threatened or endangered more than others?
K selector, usually specialist
7: What can we do to protect endangered species?
Make some changes in the way we live our lives
8: What are some laws that protect endangered species? How do we know if the law is a United States Law or International Treaty?
Endangered Species act
Lacey act
CITES
Convention on biological diversity
Most U.S. laws are called acts. If treaties, conventions usually international
A specie that is at risk of extinction
2: Define Endangered Species:
Endangered species is a specie that is close to be extinct
3: What are some of the human impacts to biodiversity?
Pollution, deforestation, overharvesting, climate change
4: What are the characteristics of k selected species?
Long life spans, Large offspring, Stable population size
5: What are the characteristics of r selected species?
Short life span, little to no parental care
6: What are some causes for species to become threatened or endangered more than others?
K selector, usually specialist
7: What can we do to protect endangered species?
Make some changes in the way we live our lives
8: What are some laws that protect endangered species? How do we know if the law is a United States Law or International Treaty?
Endangered Species act
Lacey act
CITES
Convention on biological diversity
Most U.S. laws are called acts. If treaties, conventions usually international