ch 10

Question 1

bioiversity

Answer 1

the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Question 2

gene

Answer 2

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

Question 5

endangered species

Answer 5

a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.

Question 6

threatened species

Answer 6

a plant or animal species generally perceived as likely, in the near future, to become endangered within all or much of its range

Question 7

exotic species

Answer 7

Exotic species, often referred to as alien, nonnative, non indigenous, or introduced species, are those that occur in areas outside of their natural geographic range.

Question 8

poaching

Answer 8

cook (an egg) without its shell in or over boiling water.

Question 9

endemic species

Answer 9

Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location

Question 10

germ plasm

Answer 10

Germplasm is the genetic material of an individual that may be transmitted, sexually or somatically, from one generation to another. In a general sense, germplasm may represent a species, population, landrace, hybrid, or cultivar.

Question 11

endangered species act

Answer 11

The Endangered Species Act prohibits the import, export, or taking of fish and wildlife and plants that are listed as threatened or endangered species; provides for adding species to and removing them from the list of threatened and endangered species

Question 12

habitat

Answer 12

Habitat for Humanity helps people repair and improve their own homes and neighborhoods. Habitat’s Disaster Response works with local communities to address a variety of housing needs after natural disasters. Habitat’s advocacy work raises awareness and support for decent and affordable housing around the world.

Question 13

conservation plan

Answer 13

A conservation plan is a document that outlines the decisions you have made to protect and enhance the natural resources on the land you own and operate.

Question 14

biodiversity treaty

Answer 14

Convention on Biological Diversity, also called Biodiversity Treaty, international treaty designed to promote the conservation of biodiversity and to ensure the sustainable use and equitable sharing of genetic resources.