Preserving Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
When a species all die, we say they become what? It begins with an E
A
Extinct
2
Q
What is the term we use when there is only a small number of organisms left in the world
A
E——- S—–
3
Q
What is meant by the term Conservation
A
protecting the natural habit that endangered species live in
4
Q
Conservation is one method that scientists use to protect endangered species. What are another two?
A
captive Breeding and Gene Banks
5
Q
What is captive breeding
A
humans controlling the breeding of animals so they don’t go extinct.
6
Q
What are gene banks?
A
genetic samples from different species which are kept so they can be used in the future
