Bob Davison describes the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as an effective tool for conserving biological diversity. What is his rationale for the value of focusing on individual species?The public is not concerned about the economic costs of individual species recovery.Establishing public empathy for charismatic species provides an opportunity to educate people about lesser-known species.A focus on individual species is cheaper than protecting entire ecosystems.The public tends to value intact ecosystems over particular plant and animal species.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 aimed to protect critically imperiled species and the ecosystems they depend on due to:*1 pointa. Economic growth and developmentb. Industrial expansionc. Agricultural productivityd. Urbanization

This act shall be known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act which aims to conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats to promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity

Endangered species

Select the correct text in the passage.What three parts of the passage contain ideas that should be included in a summary?When most people hear the term "endangered species," they think of manatees, grizzly bears, whales, and other popular species that are at risk of dying out. If these animals don’t live in your area, you might think there is nothing you can do to help. However, more than 1,300 species of plants, birds, fish, invertebrates, and mammals are listed as endangered or threatened. Some might even live in or migrate through your area. Private citizens can play a critical role in protecting our country’s wildlife and plants. Things we do in our daily lives can help improve our lands so that the land is better suited to wildlife. All endangered and threatened species need your help, from the red-cockaded woodpecker to the Karner blue butterfly.

5.26pointseBookPrintReferencesCheck my workCheck My Work button is now disabledItem 15Match the terms used for rare or endangered species with their proper definition.Species with major effects on ecological functions and whose elimination would affect many other members of the biological community. Species that are especially interesting or attractive organisms to which people react emotionally. These species can motivate the public to preserve biodiversity and contribute to conservation. Species tied to specific biotic communities or successional stages or a set of environmental conditions. They can be reliably found under certain conditions but not others. Species that require large blocks of relatively undisturbed habitat to maintain viable populations. Saving this habitat also benefits other species.Match each of the options above to the items below.Keystone speciesIndicator speciesUmbrella speciesFlagship species