| Term | Definition |
|---|
| biodiversity | the variety of life in an area |
| extinction | the disappearance of a species when the last of its members dies |
| threatened species | a species that is declining rapidly |
| endangered species | when the number of a species becomes so low that extinction is possible |
| habitat fragmentation | the seperation of wilderness areas from other wilderness areas |
| edge effect | different conditions along the boundaries of an ecosystem |
| habitat degradation | damage to a habitat by pollution |
| acid precipitation | precipitation with low ph levels the cause deterioration of forests and lakes |
| ozone layer | the sunscreen in the atmosphere |
| exotic species | organisms that are not native to a particular area |
| conservation biology | a new field that studies methods and implements plans to protect biodiversity |
| sustainable use | use of resources in a wilderness area that will not damage the ecosystem |
| habitat corridors | natural strips that allow the migration of organisms from one area to another |
| reintroduction programs | release of organisms into an area where they once lived |
| captivity | when an organism is held by people |
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