Biodiversity

Question 1

variation in genetic composition among individuals of a population, a species, or a community

Answer 1

genetic diversity

Question 2

protecting these species indirectly protects all other species that make up the ecosystem

usually migratory/ need large habitat

Answer 2

umbrella species

Question 3

how many species go extinct every year?

Answer 3

at least 10,000

Question 4

4 things that describe philippine biodiversity

Answer 4

high endemism
megadiverse
biodiversity hotspot
center of coral triangle

Question 5

a biogeographic region w significant levels of biodiversity that is under threat from humans

Answer 5

biodiversity hotspot

Question 6

the world’s center of marine biodiversity

Answer 6

coral triangle

Question 7

what are the threats to biodiversity?

Answer 7

habitat destruction/disturbance
overexploitation
invasive species
poaching

Question 8

how to conserve biodiversity

Answer 8

1. establish protected areas
2. captive breeding programs
3. community-based resource management
4. RA 9174 the wildlife resources and conservation act (2001)
5. regulating biopiracy and bioprospecting
6. Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)
7. international agreements
8. preserving genetic stock

Question 9

strict setting aside of natural resources
ex- sanctuaries

Answer 9

preservationism

Question 10

sustainable use and management
ex- protected areas

Answer 10

conservationism

Question 11

Act-
-conserve and protect wildlife species
-regulate collection and trade of wildlife
-pursue philippine commitment to international conventions
-initiate/support scientific studies on the conservation of biological diversity

Answer 11

RA 9174 The Wildlife Resources and Conservation Act (2001)

Question 12

Act-
-Passed in 1992
-legislation to create protected areas
-a very tedious process but can be used to get national support

Answer 12

RA 7586 National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act