Chapter 11:

Question 1

Genetic diversity

Answer 1

The differences in DNA composition among individuals

Question 2

Extinction

Answer 2

Occurs in the last member of a species dies a species ceases to exist

Question 3

Extirpation

Answer 3

Extinction of a certain population but not the species globally

Question 4

Background rate of extinction

Answer 4

Extensions before humans, that occurred one by one

Question 5

Causes of biodiversity loss:

Answer 5

Habitat loss
climate change
pollution 
over harvesting
invasive species
Human population

Question 6

Red list

Answer 6

A list on current endangered species by the World Conservation Union (IUCN)

Question 7

Biophilia

Answer 7

Human beings have instinctive love for nature and feel emotional bond with living things

Question 8

Benefits of biodiversity

Answer 8

1. Provides ecosystem services
2. Maintains ecosystem function
3. Enhances food security
4. Organisms provide drug and medicine
5. Economic benefit
6. People seek connection with nature

Question 9

Conservation biology

Answer 9

The scientific discipline devoted to understanding the factors, forces, and processes that influence the loss protection and restoration of biological diversity

Question 10

Endanger species act (ESA)

Answer 10

Passed in 1973, the primary legislation for protecting biodiversity in the US. Prevents govt and citizens for destroying species and habitats

Question 11

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Answer 11

1973, protects endangered species by banning the international transport of their body pats

Question 12

Convention on Biological Diversity

Answer 12

In 1992, A treaty outlining importance of conserving biodiversity agreed to by the leaders of many nations

Question 13

Captive breeding

Answer 13

Zoos and botanical gardens where individuals can we raised and reintroduced into the wild

Question 14

Biodiversity hotspots

Answer 14

Areas that support an essentially great diverse city of species, usually endemic species

Question 15

debt for nature swap

Answer 15

Conservation organizations raise money and offered to pay off a portion of developing nations international debt in exchange for a promise by the nation to support biodiversity

Question 16

Community based conservation

Answer 16

I’ll just engaged local people in efforts to protect land and wildlife

Question 17

Taxonomists

Answer 17

Scientist to classify species using an organisms physical appearance genetic make up