Flashcard 7.1

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What is the term for the variety of life across all parts of an area's overall diversity?

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Biodiversity

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Which type of diversity is NOT considered part of overall biodiversity?

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Individual diversity

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What type of ecosystem is characterized by its ability to recover from disturbances?

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Resilient ecosystem

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What term describes environmentally responsible travel to protected natural areas?

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Ecotourism

Front

The tiger, jaguar, and lion are all members of the same what?

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Genus

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What is the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience, stability, and productivity.

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What are the three main components of biodiversity?

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Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

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How does ecotourism benefit conservation efforts?

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Ecotourism generates revenue for conservation and raises awareness about environmental issues.

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What is the difference between species diversity and genetic diversity?

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species in an area, while genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within a species.

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What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?

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Keystone species have a disproportionately large impact on their environment relative to their abundance.