Ch. 4.4

Question 1

the total of all the variety of organisms in a specific area.

Answer 1

Biodiversity

Question 2

Variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes in the living world.

Answer 2

Ecosystem Diversity

Question 3

Number of different species in the biosphere approximately 1.5 million species are accounted for.

Answer 3

Species Diversity

Question 4

Sum total of all different forms of genetic information carried by all living organisms.

Answer 4

Genetic Diversity

Question 5

Occurs when a species disappears from all or part of its range.

Answer 5

Extinction

Question 6

Species whose population size is declining, losing genetic diversity.

Answer 6

Endangered Species

Question 7

Land development separates ecosystems into pieces cutting off species from their habitat

Answer 7

Habitat Fragmentation

Question 8

Damage to habitats caused by air, water or land pollution.

Answer 8

Habitat Degradation

Question 9

Species introduced to new habitats that lack parasites or predators for population control

Answer 9

Invasive Species

Question 10

Protected strips of land to allow organisms to move freely from one wilderness to another.

Answer 10

Habitat Corridors

Question 11

Taking endangered species- breed and raise them in protected habitats.

Answer 11

Reintroduction Programs

Question 12

Lets people use resources without harming the ecosystem.

Answer 12

Sustainable Use