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47ConservationofBiodiversity|Quizlet

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6 Written questions

1. species is treasured for beauty, cuteness, etc.; ex: pandas, dolphins, tigers, etc.

2. contains unusually large concentrations of species; ex: Madagascar

3. new discipline studying aspects of biodiversity in order to conserve natural resources

4. variety of life on Earth; number of species of the various groups of organisms

5. species that is likely to become endangered

6. estimated number of species

6 Multiple choice questions

1. when removal of individuals from wild population drastically reduces their numbers; ex: grizzly bear, bats

A. conservation biology

B. overexploitation

C. pollution

D. biodiversity hotspots

2. incorporates a number of interesting ecosystems (plains, mountains, rivers, etc.)

A. indirect values of biodiversity

B. landscape diversity

C. community diversity

D. genetic diversity

3. in danger of immediate extinction in foreseeable future

A. endangered species

B. threatened species

C. flagship species

D. keystone species

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4. any environmental change that adversely affects the lives and health of living things

A. community diversity

B. conservation biology

C. biodiversity

D. pollution

5. habitat loss, exotic species, pollution, overexploitation, disease

A. overexploitation

B. causes of extinction

C. conservation biology

D. flagship species

6. seeks scientific way to return ecosystems to their former state

A. keystone species

B. restoration ecology

C. pollution

D. conservation biology

6 True/False questions

1. variation of species composition in a communitylandscape diversity

True

False

2. species that influence the viability of community although their numbers might not be high, are lost, or their extinction lead to other
extinctionsflagship species

True

False

3. maintains reproductive vitality and assists adaptationbiodiversity

True

False

4. biogeochemical cycles, waste disposal, provision of fresh water, prevention of soil erosion, regulation of climate,
ecotourism,direct values of biodiversity

True

False

5. medicinal, consumptive use, agriculturaldirect values of biodiversity

True

False

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6. collecting and analyzing of biological information; used in study of conservation biologybioinformatics

True

False

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