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ENV Sc Ch. & Vocab
ENV Sc Ch.7 & Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | The variety of organisms in an area, by species, genes, populations, and communities. |
| Endangered Species | A species that is at serious risk for extinction. |
| Genetic Diversity | Difference in DNA among individuals in a species or population |
| Habitat Fragmentation | The division of a habitat into smaller patches |
| Ecosystem Diversity | The number and variety of ecosystems in a particular area. |
| Threatened Species | A species that is likely to become endangered soon throughout all or part of its range: also called vulnerable species. |
| Endangered Species Act (ESA) | The major law in the United States that protects biodiversity. |
| Species Survival Plan (SSP) | A plan carried out by zoos and aquariums to protect a species |
| Species Diversity | The number or variety of species in the world or particular region. |
| Captive Breeding | The process of breeding and raising organisms under controlled conditions. |
| Biodiversity Hotspot | An area that supports a large number of native species |
| Poaching | The illegal capture or killing of an organism |