Reading: Text Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Quizlet

Chapter 6 Key Concepts

1. Protecting wild species and their ecosystems must receive priority, if for nothing else, because of the ecosystem capital that they provide. It is difficult to come to a consensus about the extent of protection that is necessary.

2. Human interactions with wild species have reduced biodiversity in just a short period of time.

3. Stopping the loss of biodiversity requires wisdom, policy, and enforcement.

4. Cooperation between local, state, federal, and international authorities are necessary to protect international biodiversity.