Endangered Species and Biodiversity
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| Biodiversity consists of | ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity
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| Species may become less genetically diverse when | they are isolated from members of its species or there is a low population
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| A keystone species is | an organism on which others may depend on to survive. (coral reefs)
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| Many animals in rain forests may be endangered because | there is habitat loss from deforestation.
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| Asian elephants are endangered mainly because of | over hunting and poaching.
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| Polar bears are endangered because of | habitat loss due to climate change.
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| What are the five causes of loss of biodiversity? (HICOP) | Habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, overharvesting, and pollution.
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| How can humans help conserve biodiversity? | Finding out the conservation status and passing laws and treaties.
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| Endangered species | Organisms that face a high risk of extinction in the near future.
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| Threatened species | Organisms that face a risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
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| Extinct | No living members of a species exist.
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| Describe three ways that biodiversity has an economic importance. | Medicines, clothing, and shelter.
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| An example of bionics is the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe. What is its design inspired from? | A termite mound.
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