NRS 407 Exam 1 updated actual questions and CORRECT answers

NRS 407 Exam 1 updated actual questions
and CORRECT answers
Key Methodologies to Protect Endangered Species - CORRECT ANSWER ESA,
CITES, IUCN



Endangered Species Act - CORRECT ANSWER The best law to protect endangered
species in the world. Once species is listed, it must be protected. Administered by the US Fish
and Wildlife



CITES - CORRECT ANSWER Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, used for Protection



IUCN - CORRECT ANSWER International Union for the Conservation of Nature,
ranking of endangered species



Preamble to Endangered Species Act - CORRECT ANSWER of esthetic, ecological,
educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people.



Common Causes of Endangerment - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Habitat Loss

2. Overexploitation (hunting, fishing, etc.)

3. Invasive Species

4. Pollution

5. Diseases



Benefits of Biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Contribution to medicine

2. Benefits to agriculture

3. Environmental monitors

4. Impact of loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services
5. Intangible values