ch 10 brainscape

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

short for biological diversity, refers to the number of different species in a given area

Question 2

gene

Answer 2

a piece of dna that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by an organisms offspring

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

speiceis that are clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

a form of tourism that supports the conversation 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 a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected

Question 7

exotic species

Answer 7

a species that is not native to a particular region.

Question 8

poaching

Answer 8

illegal hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife

Question 9

endemic species

Answer 9

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

Question 10

germ plasm

Answer 10

any form of genetic material such as that contained within the reproductive or germ cells of animal and plants

Question 11

endangered species act

Answer 11

a law designed to protect plant and animal species in danger of extincition

Question 12

habitat conservation plan

Answer 12

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

Question 13

biodiversity treaty

Answer 13

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