Chapter 47 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

Why is biodiversity important?

• Keeps ecosystems balanced

• Causes extinction

• it isn't

• It keeps plants alive

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what are the 3 types of biodiversity?

• Genetic, forest, aquatic

• Agriculture, pharmaceutical, deforestation

• Genetic, Species, Ecosystem

• Biology, chemistry, geography

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True or false: The loss of biodiversity could destroy the world

• True

• False

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What is the definition of Endemic Species?

• a species of bug

• an extinct species

• Species found in more than one location

• Species found in only one location

True or False: Extinction rates are decreasing

• True

• False

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True or false: Homo sapiens are dependent on Biodiversity

• False

• True

what is the definition of megafauna

• A giant volcano

• large mammals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

• A biosphere

• small mammals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

What is an example of a legislative framework for biodiversity protection.

• Migratory bird protection

• recycling

• asbestos removal

• smog testing

What can you do to promote biodiversity?

• Recycle

• bike and walk

• limit water and electricity use

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True or false: Humans are the main cause for biodiversity loss.

• True

• False