Chapter 10 Key Terms

Question 1

Biodiversity

Answer 1

refers to the number of different species in a given area

Question 2

gene

Answer 2

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 critical to the functioning of an ecosystem

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

form of tourism that supports the conversation and sustainable developement of ecologically unique areas

Question 5

endangered species

Answer 5

species that are threatened to become extinct

Question 6

threatened species

Answer 6

species that has a declining population and is likely to become endangered

Question 7

exotic species

Answer 7

species that is not native to a particular region

Question 8

poaching

Answer 8

illegally hunting animals

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

Question 11

endangered species act

Answer 11

protect plant and animals law from going extinct

Question 12

habitat conservation plan

Answer 12

attempts to protect one or more species

Question 13

biodiversity treaty

Answer 13

preserve biodiversity and ensurethe sustainable and fair use of genetic resources