Lesson 26: Conservation Flashcards
1
Q
the arrival of humans is thought to have driven some pretty significant
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mass extinctions
2
Q
the arrival of humans is thought to have driven some pretty significant
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mass extinctions
- hard to tell if glaciers or humans were a driving factor early on
3
Q
having pet cats
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- leading factor in sea otter death due to a bacteria in their feces
- play a role in killing millions of birds every year
4
Q
massive habitat change
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caused 30% decline in birds
5
Q
ebola virus
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killing gorillas and apes
6
Q
fires in australia
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led to a decrease in species
7
Q
impact on islands vs. mainlands
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islands are disproportionately affected
8
Q
from 2009-2001-2010,,,
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30-400-1200+ species are endangered
9
Q
what is the leading cause of extinction in birds
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habitat destruction
10
Q
kemps ridley sea turtle
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- temperature sex determination
- sex is the driving factor
- presumable female at the cooler temperature
