| Question |
Answer |
| biodiversity |
Number of different species in and area:has area, climate, and diversity of niches for affects |
| keystone species |
influences the survival of many other species |
| genes |
the structures in an organisms cell that carry away hereditary information |
| extinction |
disappearance from Earth of all members of a species |
| endangered species |
species in danger of becoming extinct in the future |
| threatened species |
species becoming endangered in near futures (earthquakes) |
| habitat fragmentation |
breaking larger habitats into smaller,isolated pieces |
| poaching |
illegal killing or removal of wildlife species |
| captive breeding |
mating of animals in zoos, or wildlife preserves |
| What factors affect in an areas biodiversity? |
Factors that affect an areas biodiversity is climate, and diversity of niches |
| Witch human activities threaten biodiversity? |
Some human activities that threaten biodiversity is destruction, poaching,pollution,and introduction of exotic species |
| How can biodiversity be protected? |
It can be protected by combine scientific and legal approaches |
| What three factors affect biodiversity of an ecosystem? |
Three factors is by climate, area, and diversity of niches |
| What is one reason coral reefs are such diverse ecosystems? |
One reason is by the niches for organisms |
| How does having a diverse gene pool help species survive? |
Gene pools help by avoiding diseases, parasites, and surviving disturbance |
| Name and describe three ways to protect the worlds biodiversity |
Three way to protect is legal approaches, combine scientific, and captive breeding |
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