Ch 10 Key Terms

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

short for “biological diversity”, usually 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 inherit by an organism,s offspring.

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

species that are critical to the functioning of an ecosystem.

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

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

the illegal capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights.

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 reproductive, or germ, cells of animals and plants

Question 11

endangered species act

Answer 11

a law descended to protect plant and animals species in danger of extinction.

Question 12

habitat conservation plan

Answer 12

a plan that attempts to protect one or more species across large area of land through trade-off or cooperative agreements.

Question 13

biodiversity treaty

Answer 13

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