Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the big four threats to species?
A
Habitat loss (the most important)
Invasive Species
Over-exploitation
Climate Change
2
Q
Define Biogeography
A
The scientific study of species distribution patterns over large scale geographic and temporal gradients.
3
Q
Define Ecology
A
The scientific study of distribution and interactions between organisms.
4
Q
Which theory gave initial framework for biogeography? (With Author and year)
A
Wegener’s continental drift theory (1912).
5
Q
What is the SSC?
A
The species survival commission (from the IUCN - International Union of Conservation for Nature). Used to get data for species conservation.
6
Q
What is the IUCN Red List?
A
A list of species who are currently threatened
