ch. 10

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

refers to the number of diff. species in a given area

Question 2

gene

Answer 2

is a piece of DNA that codes for a specific

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

species are so clearly critical to the functional of an ecosystem

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

a form of tourism that support the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas

Question 5

endangered species

Answer 5

a species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately

Question 6

threatened species

Answer 6

a species that has declining population and that is likely to become endangers if it is not protected

Question 7

exotic species

Answer 7

species that is not native to a particular region

Question 8

poaching

Answer 8

hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife

Question 9

endemic species

Answer 9

species that are native to and found only within a limited area

Question 10

germ plasm

Answer 10

any form of genetic material such as that contained within the reproductive or germs, cells of animals and plants

Question 11

endangered species act

Answer 11

designed to protect plant and animal species in danger of extinction

Question 12

habitat conservation plan

Answer 12

a plan that attempts to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade offs or cooperative agreements

Question 13

Biodiversity Treat

Answer 13

goal is to preserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries