MATCH one term to one correct meaning: 1. Sedimentation 2. Western Black Rhino 3

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MATCH one term to one correct meaning:

1. Sedimentation

2. Western Black Rhino

3. Permian Extinction

4. Steep Slopes

5. Buffer Zone

6. Seed Bank

7. Environmental Policy

8. Subsidies

9. Coasta Rician Golden Toad

10. Ecotourism

11. United Nations

Meanings:

- Also known as "The Great Dying", this event wiped out 99% of life on earth.

- Example of species that went extinct due to overexploitation.

- Went extinct due to indirect effects from climate change.

- Source of genetic diversity

- Clearcutting here can result in severe erosion.

- Can make it difficult for sustainable businesses to be competitive in the marketplace.

- Psychological tool used to help gain support of local citizens, and prevent people from abusing a forest reserve.

- The number one economic driver of Costa Rica.

- This type of pollution, often created by clearcutting in a watershed, can choke out species in rivers that require a rocky, complex substrate.

- The purpose of this international organization is to enforce world peace.

- Laws designed to manage and protect the environment.

2. Western Black Rhino :Example of species that went extinct due to overexploitation ( due to poachers)

7. Environmental Policy : Laws designed to manage and protect the environment.

9. Coasta Rician Golden Toad : Went extinct due to indirect effects from climate change

10. Ecotourism : The number one economic driver of Costa Rica.

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