Topic 8: Plains and Gains

Question 1

Endangered Species

Answer 1

• A species in danger of extinction
  Ex. giant panda

Question 2

What Roles do Zoos Play in Preserving Biodiversity

Answer 2

• Many zoos run breeding programs to increase the populations in certain species
• More to be added

Question 3

In-situ

Answer 3

• Leaving organisms in their natural habitat
• Allows food chain and ecological process to be undisturbed

Question 4

Ex-situ

Answer 4

• Removing organisms from their natural habitat and placing them under observation
• Sometimes only chance of survival for species

Question 5

Genetic Diversity

Answer 5

• All the genetic variation within a population or species
• Important because it saves species from extinction

Question 6

What are the Main Factors of Extinction?

Answer 6

• Destruction of habit
• Hunting
• Poaching

Question 7

Seed Banks

Answer 7

• Gather and store seed that are threatened by extinction
• Seeds are germinated every few years