Chapter 10 Key Terms

Question 1

BIodiversity

Answer 1

Number of different species in a given area

Question 2

Gene

Answer 2

A peice of DNA that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by offspring

Question 3

Keystone species

Answer 3

Their presence is critical to the ecosystem theyre in

Question 4

Ecotourism

Answer 4

Supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas.

Question 5

Endangered Species

Answer 5

A species that will become extinct if conservation efforts are not made immediately

Question 6

Threatened species

Answer 6

Declining population and likely to become endangered

Question 7

Exotic species

Answer 7

A species that is not native to a particular region

Question 8

Poaching

Answer 8

Hunting outside of the regulations that are set

Question 9

Endemic species

Answer 9

Species native to and only found within a limited area

Question 10

Germ Plasm

Answer 10

Any form of genetic material

Question 11

Endangered species act

Answer 11

Created a much larger list of endangered species, outlawed the hunting and killing of endangered animals, The federal gov can not carry out a project that jeopardizes any endangered species.

Question 12

Habitat Conservation plan

Answer 12

A plan that protects one or more species across large areas of land through agreements

Question 13

Biodiversity treaty

Answer 13

Preserves biodiversity and ensures fair and sustainable use of genetic resources