Biodiversity Chapter 21

Question 1

Genetic diversity (or variation) is the raw material for what?

Answer 1

adaptation

Question 2

What group has highly restricted distributions, are particularly vulnerable to
extinction?

Answer 2

Endemics (species that are found in only one location)

Question 3

Biodiversity in almost every taxonomic group of organism ________ closer to the _________ and ___________ toward the __________?

Answer 3

Biodiversity in almost every taxonomic group of organism INCREASES closer to the EQUATOR and DECLINES toward the POLES

Question 4

_________ and _________ are particularly vulnerable to _________ threats from introduced species?

Answer 4

LAKES and ISLANDS are particularly vulnerable to EXCTINCTION threats from introduced species

Question 5

Biodiversity is important for humans give 3 examples.

Answer 5

Agricultural
Ecosystem services
Wild Food Sources

Question 6

Ecosystem services examples are?

Answer 6

Plant pollination
Crop pest control

Question 7

3 Biggest threats to biodiversity are?

Answer 7

• Habitat loss
• Overharvesting
• Introduction of exotic species.

Question 8

What is the biggest threat to Biodiversity?

Answer 8

habitat loss

Question 9

Wild fish populations are under threat from?

Answer 9

Overharvesting

Question 10

Who relies on fish for protein?

Answer 10

humans

Question 11

This is known as ___________________ because no-one owns the fishery?

Answer 11

Tragedy of the Commons

Question 12

The exotic pet trade threatens biodiversity in two ways. What are they?

Answer 12

habitat loss
Wild animals being killed for food & terrestrial species like turtles, birds and plants are in danger.

Question 13

Exotic species are not just plant or animals what two species being harmed by fungi?

Answer 13

cave hibernating bats
NorthAmericanbullfrog

Question 14

What treaty no longer allows exotic pets (parrots, turtles, orangutans, etc.) to be imported from other countries?

Answer 14

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) treaty

Question 15

At-risk species are listed, protect a management plan created for recovery to the sustainable number under which Act in the U.S.?

Answer 15

Endangered Species Act

Question 16

This Act from 1918 protects all feathers, nest, and eggs from harm or disturbance for
species like piping plovers, northern cardinals, hawks, vultures?

Answer 16

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

Question 17

What Agreement focuses on climate change with a goal of limiting average
temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius or less?

Answer 17

Paris Agreement

Question 18

How has climate change affected Connecticut?

Answer 18

2 F rise in average temperature.

Question 19

What is the best way to preserve the most species beyond laws and treaties?

Answer 19

changing human behavior
Conservation in Preserves
Habitat Restoration

Question 20

What is the Yellowstone experiment?

Answer 20

suggest that restoring a keystone species effectively can have the effect of restoring biodiversity in the community

Question 21

What is the biggest impact zoos have on conservation of species beyond captive
breeding?

Answer 21

play a role in conservation efforts through education.
captive breeding=preservation

Question 22

Here in Connecticut, we have already seen a _______ rise in temperature and a ______ rise in sea level.

Answer 22

TWO-degree rise in temp
SIX INCH rise in sea level

Question 23

Protected under this law are piping plovers, songbirds, and hawks.
a. The Endangered Species Act
b. The Paris accord
c. The CITES agreement
d. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Answer 23

d. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Question 24

In general, preserves should __________________.
a. Be small areas that specialize in one species.
b. Have fresh water and clean air.
c. Be as large as possible with more niches.
d. Be run by the government.

Answer 24

b. Have fresh water and clean air.

Question 25

Zoos play a role in the conservation of species by which of the following?
a. Taking species from the wild for safekeeping
b. Captive breeding programs
c. Genetics alterations
d. Moving species to safe islands

Answer 25

b. Captive breeding programs