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Kesterson ES A6
Environmental Science A Unit 6 - Biodiversity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A piece of DNA that codes for a specific trait that can be inherited by an organism's offspring. | Gene |
| A species that is not native to a particular region. | Exotic Species |
| Species that are native to and found only within a limited area. | Endemic Species |
| Any form of genetic material, such as that contained within the reproductive, or germ cells of plants and animals. | Germ Plasm |
| The illegal harvesting of fish, game or other species. | Poaching |
| A species that has been identified to be likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. | Threatened Species |
| A form of tourism that supports the conservation of sustainable development of ecologically unique areas. | Ecotourism |
| A species that is critical to the functioning of an ecosystem in which it lives, because it affects the survival and abundance of many other species in its community. | Keystone Species |
| The variety of organisms within a given area. | Biodiversity |
| An act that the U.S. Congress passed in 1973 to protect any plant or animal species in danger of extinction. | Endangered Species Act |
| An international agreement aimed at strengthening national control and preservation of biological resources. | Biodiversity Treaty |
| A species that has been identified to be in danger of extinction throughout all or significant parts of it's range. | Endangered species |