Future of Biodiversity

Learn about the future of biodiversity and conservation!

Fill in the blanks with the correct word. 1. A species that influences the survival of many other species in an ecosystem is a keystone species.2. Genes are the structures in an organism's cells that carry its hereditary information.3. Species that could become endangered in the near future are threatened species.4. The illegal killing or removing wildlife from their habitat is called poaching.5. The number of different species in an area is called its biodiversity.6. Breaking larger habitats into smaller, isolated pieces, or fragments, is called habitat fragmentation.7. The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth is called extinction.8. The loss of an organism's natural habitat is called habitat destruction.9. Species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future are called endangered species.10. Captive breeding is the mating of animals in zoos or wildlife preserves. Matching. Match the term with the correct definitions. Mass Extinction The extinction of many species in a relatively short period of time. Exotic Species A species that is not native to a particular region. Ecotourism A form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas. Island Biogeography Any ecosystem that is isolated due to being surrounded by unlike ecosystems, and has been extended to mountain peaks, oases, fragmented forest, and even natural habitats isolated by human land development. Conservation The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments and the ecological communities that inhabit them. Endemic Species A species that is native to a particular place and that is found only there. Biodiversity Hotspots The most threatened areas of high species diversity on Earth. Fill in the Blank. A plan designed to protect one or more species in a large tract of land is known as a(n) Habitat Conservation plan.The Biodiversity Treatyis a treaty to preserve biodiversity that resulted from the Earth Summit in 1992.A(n) Germ Plasmprovides storage for germ cells (such as seeds or DNA) of organisms that may become endangered.A(n) Captive Breeding program is being used to help increase the population of California condors.In 1973, the U.S. Congress pass the Endangered Species Act which is designed to protect any plant or animal species in danger of extinction.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) publishes Red Lists of species in danger of extinction around the world, advises governments on ways to manage their natural resources, and works with groups like the World Wildlife Fund to sponsor projects.The CITES treaty was the first effective effort to stop the slaughter of African elephants being killed by poachers who would then sell the ivory tusks.The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the first Earth Summit, created the Biodiversity Treaty. Matching. Match the term with the correct definition. Species Richness The number of species in a particular place. Species Evenness The extent to which individuals are distributed evenly among species. Species Diversity Refers to all the differences between populations of species, as well as between different species. Genetic Diversity Refers to all the different genes contained within all members of a population. Ecosystem Diversity Refers to the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes within and between ecosystems. What is the main benefits of protecting entire ecosystems rather than individual species of plants or animals? Save more animals and plants species then just the ones that are endangered. Focus on saving the endangered species. Because that is the only habitat that animals and plants can live in. It will give us more opportunities to harvest resources like trees. Select TWO of the following answers for this question:What are two strategies conservationist use to preserve ecosystems? Energy Conservation Captive-Breeding Program Preserving Habitats and Ecosystems Fracking Does it make a difference if a biological preserve is 10 hectares or 100 hectares?Remember 1 hectare = 2.5 acres. Yes, because you have a higher chance of protecting plants and animals in the 100 hectares. Yes, because there is probably more plants and animals in the 10 hectares. No, because it doesn't matter if it is a small area of land or large area the animals would still be protected. No, because animals could move from one place to another. Sorting. Sort the following into endangered, threatened, or extinct species in the United States. Endangered Species Florida panther Gray bat Red wolf Threatened Species Grizzly bear Northern Sea Otter Polar bear Extinct Species Carolina parakeet Passenger Pigeon Blue pike Bigleaf scurfpea