chapter 10

Question 1

biodiversity

Answer 1

refers to the number of different species in a given area.

Question 2

gene

Answer 2

a piece of DNA that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by an organism’s offspring.

Question 3

keystone species

Answer 3

species that are so clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem.

Question 4

ecotourism

Answer 4

a form of tourism that supports the conversation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas.

Question 5

endangered species

Answer 5

a species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately.

Question 6

threatened species

Answer 6

a species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it is not protected.

Question 7

exotic species

Answer 7

a species that is not native to a particular region.

Question 8

poaching

Answer 8

an activity that is now known as a crime.

Question 9

endemic species

Answer 9

species that are native to and found only within a limited area.

Question 10

germ plasm

Answer 10

any form of genetic material such as germ, cells of animals and plants.

Question 11

Endangered Species Act

Answer 11

an act that the U.S. congress passed in the year 1973.

Question 12

habitat conversation plan

Answer 12

a plan that attempts to protect one or more species across large areas.

Question 13

Biodiversity treaty

Answer 13

an important result of the earth summit.