Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Question 1

Gene

Answer 1

Stretch of DNA that directs the
growth, development, and functioning of
an organism

Question 2

Genetic Diversity

Answer 2

Different gene
combinations found within a single
population or species

Question 3

Natural Selection

Answer 3

Those with more
favorable genetic traits survive better
than others

Question 4

Domestication

Answer 4

The deliberate change
of a wild animal or plant species to
better meet the needs of humans

Question 5

Life History

Answer 5

Characteristics of a species
and the rate at which young survive

Question 6

K-Selected Species

Answer 6

• Regulated by density dependent factors
• Few offspring & parental intensive care

Question 7

R-Selected Species

Answer 7

• Rapid growth when the environment is
  favorable
• Small and subject to catastrophic
  mortality from density independent
  factors
• Lots of offspring, little parental
  investment
• Live fast, die young!

Question 8

Dependent Factors

Answer 8

Can only kill you if you’re around other members of your species (disease, predation, competition)

Question 9

Independent Factors

Answer 9

Can kill you regardless if you’re around other members (natural disasters & pollutants)

Question 10

What is the #1 threat to biodiversity?

Answer 10

Habitat Destruction

Question 11

Anthropocene

Answer 11

Human activities have impacted the environment that have resulted in geological change

Question 12

Invasive Species

Answer 12

When introduced to a
new environment, pose a serious threat
to native populations

Question 13

Pest control

Answer 13

Introduces toxins that
harm species

Question 14

Predators

Answer 14

Seen as threats to livestock
are killed without considering effect on
ecosystems

Question 15

Endangered Species Act

Answer 15

Protects both domestic and foreign endangered
species

Question 16

Lacey Act

Answer 16

Forbids the trading of
illegally harvested plants and animals