chapter 10 key terms Flashcards
1
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biodiversity
A
different species and populations
2
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gene
A
a characteristic an organism has
3
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keystone
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an organism that helps define an ecosystem
4
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ecotourism
A
natural areas that conserve the envirmoent
5
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endangered species
A
a species that has a low population of a certain species
6
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threatened species
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a species that is close to being extinct
7
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exotic species
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species that live in exotic areas
8
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poaching
A
illegal hunting in the area
9
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endemic species
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a species that is in a certain area or state
10
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germ plasm
A
parts of germs
11
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endangered species act
A
reserving endangered species
12
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habitat conservation plan
A
conserving species habitats
13
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biodiversity treaty
A
the treaty planning to reserve biodiversity
