ecology, biodiversity, and conservation

Question 1

closely related organisms able to produce fertile offspring

Answer 1

species

Question 2

collection of the same species in an area

Answer 2

population

Question 3

populations of different species in an area

Answer 3

community

Question 4

all living and nonliving things in an area

Answer 4

ecosystem

Question 5

genetic change in a population over generations

Answer 5

evolution

Question 6

better adapted organisms survive and reproduce

Answer 6

natural selection

Question 7

measure of species richness, number of different species in an area

Answer 7

species richness

Question 8

measure of biodiversity, relative abundance of each species

Answer 8

species eveness

Question 9

individuals reduce resources availability for others

Answer 9

competition

Question 10

role of a species in a community

Answer 10

niche

Question 11

sequential appearance of species after a disturbance

Answer 11

succession

Question 12

a species with a strong influence on abundance and diversity of other species in a region

Answer 12

keystone species

Question 13

an organisms place in a food chain only 10% of energy transfers up

Answer 13

trophic levels

Question 14

constant and rapid population growth

Answer 14

exponential growth

Question 15

point at which growth slows due to dwindling resources resulting in logistic growth

Answer 15

carrying capacity

Question 16

tropical or along the equator, home to many unique endemic species susceptible to extinction

Answer 16

biodiversity hotspots

Question 17

increased extinction rates, habitat alteration, resource over exploitation, intro of invasive species, climate change, and water impacts

Answer 17

human impacts on biodiversity

Question 18

goods humans consume provided by ecosystems such as timber

Answer 18

provisioning ES

Question 19

natural resources provide favorable conditions for humans such as photosynthesis

Answer 19

regulating ES

Question 20

fundamental natural condition of other services such as pollination

Answer 20

supporting ES

Question 21

enhance quality of life for humans such as a beautiful view

Answer 21

cultural ES

Question 22

seeks proper use of nature supported by Gifford Pinchot

Answer 22

conservation

Question 23

seeking protection of nature from use supported by John Muir

Answer 23

preservation

Question 24

protected by the federal gov. through federal agencies

Answer 24

federal lands

Question 25

state parks, forests, game lands, and recreation areas

Answer 25

state lands

Question 26

areas protected by local countries

Answer 26

global protected areas

Question 27

negative impacts of habitat fragmentation

Answer 27

ecological island effect

Question 28

using the forests without causing permanent damage

Answer 28

sustainable forest management

Question 29

rotational grazing or shade grown agriculture preventing clear cutting

Answer 29

grazing and grassland management

Question 30

decrease urban sprawl

Answer 30

zoning ordinances