How might we reconcile warnings of an impending mass extinction that biodiversity is not systematically being lost?

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 has helped to slow the destruction of habitat and the loss of species in the United States.  There are now many success stories of animals/plants that were on the edge of extinction and now are returning.  Even with the success stories there are many who criticize ESA. I want you to give at least 2 examples (with explanation) that show the success and need for The Endangered Species Act. And give 2 reasons why ESA is still criticized after all these years.

Using what was talked about in class, which of the following would most indicate an ecosystem that is the most resilient to change?   (a) Many species with a lot of connections (b) Few species with few connections (c) None of these (d) Many species with few connections

why is the New Ecological Paradigm scale important?

Which of the following is an example of the founder effect?    a.) Northern elephant seals were hunted to near extinction, but populations later rebounded.            b.) None of the answers are correct            c.) A plant seed established a new population after hitching a ride on a migratory bird            d.) All of the answers are correct            e.) A late frost killed 95% of a local population of spring ephemeral plants

Two islands in the Pacific Ocean are of equal size but differ in their distance from the mainland. Island C is 5 km from the mainland, while Island D is 50 km away. According to island biogeography theory, how would the extinction rates on these islands compare and why? Group of answer choices: A. Island D would have higher extinction rates because its greater distance from the mainland makes it harder for species to recolonize after local extinctions, reducing species turnover B. Both islands would have similar extinction rates because island size, not distance from the mainland, primarily determines extinction rates C. Island C would have lower extinction rates due to its smaller distance from the mainland, allowing easier recolonization and rescue effects D. Island C would have higher extinction rates due to its proximity to the mainland, which increases competition and predator pressure from mainland species

please explain  A drawback of the time hypothesis to explain the variation in species richness is that 1. Cannot account for algal diversity. 2. Fossils do not preserve well in the oceans. 3. Geological activity may interfere with species richness measurements. 4. It is not applicable to marine ecosystems because there was no glaciation in oceans. 5. Humans significantly modified marine environments.

How can you use your data to discourage or promote logging of natural forest for human consumption? If logging activities cause decline of species diversity, what alternatives do you propose to maintain the tree species diversity in natural forests?