Chapter 10 key terms

Question 1

Biodiversity

Answer 1

the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Question 2

Gene

Answer 2

(in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

Question 3

Keystone Species

Answer 3

a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.

Question 4

Ecotourism

Answer 4

tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

Question 5

Endangered Species

Answer 5

a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.

Question 6

Threatened Species

Answer 6

A species that is in danger of becoming endangered; it is likely pressured in some of its habitats or is having other issues.

Question 7

Exotic Species

Answer 7

an exotic species refers to a plant species or an animal species that is non-native.

Question 8

Poaching

Answer 8

illegal killing or removal of wildlife from their habitats.

Question 9

Endemic Species

Answer 9

a species that is native to and found only within a limited area.

Question 10

Germ Plasm

Answer 10

germ cells collectively.

Question 11

Endangered Species Act

Answer 11

A species considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Question 12

Habitat Conservation Plan

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Biodiversity Treaty

Answer 13

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