Ch. 10 Key Terms

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

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 organism’s offspring.

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

species that are critical and important to the functioning of an ecosystem

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development if ecological 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

illegally hunting, fishing, harvesting and trading wildlife

Question 9

endemic species

Answer 9

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

Question 10

germ plasma

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Endangered Species Act

Answer 11

is 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 Treaty

Answer 13

a treaty which its goal is to preserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries.