conservation Flashcards

(8 cards)

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definition of conservation

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preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources

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why conservation

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an organisms chances of survival are maintained, allowing them to reproduce, allow species diversity and genetic diversity to be safeguarded

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3
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two categories of conservation

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in situ, ex situ

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4
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in situ conservation

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within the natural habitat

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ex situ conservation

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out of the natural habitat

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how do scientists classify species anywhere in the wild

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according to abundance
extinct, extinct in the wild, endangered, vulnerable

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how does conservation work

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focus on increasing the numbers of endangered organisms
sustainable development, economic development that meets the needs of people today without limiting the ability of future generations to meet their needs

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how in situ conservation

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genetic diversity and evolutionary adaptations enable species

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