Endangered Species Act idea flashcards
Understand key concepts and terms related to the Endangered Species Act.
Quiz(16 questions)
1. What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act?
Terms in this Study Set(18)
What is the Endangered Species Act?
A U.S. law aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species and their habitats.
What does ESA stand for?
ESA stands for the Endangered Species Act.
True or false: ESA was enacted in 1973.
True, because the ESA was signed into law on December 28, 1973.
What is a threatened species?
A species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future.
What is the purpose of the ESA?
To conserve and recover endangered and threatened species and their ecosystems.
Fill the blank: The ESA is administered by the _____.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Difference between endangered and threatened species?
Endangered species are at risk of extinction, while threatened species are likely to become endangered.
What is a species recovery plan?
A strategy outlining actions to restore a species to a stable population.
What are critical habitats?
Specific areas essential for the conservation of a listed species.
True or false: The ESA includes plant species.
True, because the ESA protects both animals and plants.
What is a biological opinion?
A document assessing the impact of federal actions on endangered species.
What are conservation easements?
Legal agreements to protect land for wildlife while allowing private ownership.
What is the role of the NOAA?
NOAA helps protect marine and anadromous species under the ESA.
Fill the blank: The ESA allows for _____.
public participation in decision-making processes.
List a consequence of violating the ESA.
Fines, penalties, or legal action against individuals or organizations.
What is the 1982 amendment?
Allowed economic factors to be considered in species recovery planning.
What does 'take' mean under the ESA?
To harm, harass, or kill a listed species.
True or false: The ESA can require habitat restoration.
True, because restoration is often necessary for species recovery.
Questions in this Study Set(16)
1. What is the main goal of the Endangered Species Act?
2. Which of the following is NOT a protected action under the ESA?
3. Which agency primarily administers the ESA?
4. What is the significance of critical habitats?
5. Which type of species is at immediate risk of extinction?
6. What is a recovery plan?
7. True or false: The ESA allows federal agencies to avoid impacts on endangered species.
8. Which of these is a possible consequence of violating the ESA?
9. What does the term 'take' refer to in the ESA?
10. Which is a role of NOAA under the ESA?
11. What year was the ESA enacted?
12. Fill in the blank: The ESA can require _____ for endangered species.
13. Which of the following is a characteristic of a threatened species?
14. What is one effect of the ESA on landowners?
15. Which is a key feature of the ESA?
16. True or false: The ESA has been amended multiple times.
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