Biodiversity
Biodiversity Correct Answer: the variety of organisms in an area, the genetic variation in the population, the different kind of species
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What is an example of biodiversity Correct Answer: the tropical rain forest
How many species are known to science Correct Answer: 1.7 million
What is the mostly known species to science Correct Answer: insects
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity Correct Answer: species, ecosystems and genetics
Species diversity Correct Answer: the differences between populations of species
Ecosystem diversity Correct Answer: the variety of habitats
Genetic diversity Correct Answer: the different genes contained within all the members of the population
Gene Correct Answer: a segment of DNA that is located in the chromosome
Keystone species Correct Answer: the most important, it is the species that is needed for the functioning of the ecosystem
Genetic variation Correct Answer: increases the chances that some members of the population may survive environmental pressures
Eco-tourism Correct Answer: is the form of tourism that supports the conservation
What is an example of an eco-tourism Correct Answer: madagascar
Mass extinction Correct Answer: when many species die in a short period of time
What are the major ways extinction happens Correct Answer: destroying habitats, adding new species, pollution and over population f species
Poaching Correct Answer: the illegal way to kill animals
DDT Correct Answer: a pesticide that is illegal because it kills off animals
Endemic species Correct Answer: a species that is native to a particular place
Biodiversity hotspot Correct Answer: the most threaten areas of species
What is an example of an ecosystem in the US Correct Answer: flrodia everglades
What is an example of a hotspot in the US Correct Answer: california floristic province
Captive breeding programs Correct Answer: ways to save endangered animals
What is an example of a captive breeding program in the US Correct Answer: californian condor
Germ psalm Correct Answer: a hereditary material that is contained in the protoplasm of germ cells
Endangered species act Correct Answer: to hep protect plants or animals in need
Habitat conservation plan Correct Answer: a plan that is used to help protect certain species
Who helps protect these species Correct Answer: international union for the conservation of nature (IUCN) [Show Less]