Extinction Flashcards
1
Q
What is considered a Functional Extinction?
A
When there isn’t enough of them to be “functional” in the ecosystem.
2
Q
Deforestation is an exampe of a _______ cause of extinction.
A
man-made
3
Q
Give 5 examples of a natural cause of extinction.
A
Climate heating + cooling, Changing weather conditions, Asteriods, Cosmic radiation, Epidemic
4
Q
Give 4 examples of man-made cause of extinction.
A
Deforestation, Improper waste disposal, Ilegal logging, Exploitation
