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

some species are so clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem

Question 4

Ecotourism

Answer 4

which is a form of tourism that supports 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 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

Many countries now have laws to regulate hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife. However, these activities continue illegally.

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 germ, cells of animals and plants.

Question 11

Endangered Species Act

Answer 11

This law is designed to protect plant and animal species in danger of extinction.Under the first provision, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) must compile a list of all endangered and threatened species in the United States.

Question 12

Habitat Conversation Plan

Answer 12

a plan that at-tempts to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or cooperative agreements.

Question 13

Biodiversity Treaty

Answer 13

The treaty’s goal is to preserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries.