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- 2. Management The practice of conserving, protecting, and managing wild animal populations and their habitats.
- 4. Established in 1905, this agency manages national forests to ensure sustainable use of resources such as timber, water, and wildlife habitats.
- 7. A species at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, environmental changes, or human activity.
- 10. Enacted in 1950, this law allocates federal funding to fish restoration and management projects, supported by taxes on fishing equipment and supplies.
- 15. The planting of trees in an area where a forest has been depleted, with the goal of restoring the ecosystem.
- 16. The responsible management and use of natural resources to prevent their depletion or destruction.
- 18. Invented in 1874, this fencing material allowed settlers to enclose land, drastically changing the landscape and limiting the movement of wildlife and livestock.
- 19. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).
- 20. A protected area of natural beauty or ecological significance, starting with the dedication of Yellowstone in 1872, aimed at preserving landscapes from industrialization.
- 22. Established in 1916, this agency manages national parks and monuments to protect natural and cultural resources while making them accessible for public enjoyment.
- 24. The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, often considered a key indicator of ecosystem health.
- 25. A 1962 book that raised public awareness of the dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT, and sparked the modern environmental movement.
- 26. The permanent loss of a species, meaning that no individuals of that species exist anymore.
- 27. The 19th-century movement of settlers and pioneers into the western United States, leading to the displacement of Native Americans and significant environmental changes.
- 28. The large-scale clearing or destruction of forests, often for agriculture, urban development, or logging.Pollution The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause damage to ecosystems and human health.
- 29. A situation in which individuals, acting in their own self-interest, overuse and deplete a shared resource (such as fisheries or grazing land), ultimately harming the whole group by exhausting the resource.
- 30. Passed in 1934, this law requires hunters to purchase a stamp to legally hunt migratory waterfowl, with the funds supporting wetlands conservation.
- 31. Enacted in 1900, this law prohibited the illegal trade of wildlife, plants, and fish, helping to curb poaching and over-exploitation of species.
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- 1. Enacted in 1918, this law protects migratory bird species from being hunted or captured, promoting the conservation of bird populations across international borders.
- 3. A law passed in 1830 that led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, impacting ecosystems and human populations.
- 5. The 26th President of the United States, known for his significant contributions to conservation, including the creation of national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.
- 6. Passed in 1973, this law provides protections for species at risk of extinction and their habitats, ensuring efforts are made for their recovery.
- 8. A 1937 law that levies taxes on firearms and ammunition to fund wildlife management, habitat restoration, and hunter education programs.
- 9. Areas of land where water covers the soil for part or all of the year, providing important habitats for species and helping to filter water and prevent floods.
- 11. The practice of using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- 12. Act Legislation enacted in 1862 to promote the construction of a transcontinental railroad, which accelerated westward expansion and had major environmental impacts, including habitat fragmentation.
- 13. The practice of catching fish at a faster rate than they can reproduce, leading to a decline in fish populations.
- 14. A period of rapid migration to California (1848-1855) following the discovery of gold, resulting in deforestation, water contamination, and habitat destruction.
- 17. A natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, or timber from sustainably managed forests.
- 21. A law passed in 1862 that provided land to settlers in the West, often leading to the conversion of prairie and forest ecosystems into farmland.
- 23. A 1964 law that established the National Wilderness Preservation System to protect large areas of land from development and maintain their natural condition.