Chapter 7 Env 23-24

What is the #1 reason for biodiversity loss?

• Habitat loss/Fragmentation

• Invasive Species

• Pollution

• Overharvesting

What does Biodiversity mean?

• Similar Species

• Different organisms/life

• Biomes of North America

• Homeostasis

Genetic Diversity is:

• different prey in an area

• variety of habitats and ecosystems

• variety of species in one area

• Different DNA among individuals

Species Diversity is:

• different prey in an area

• variety of habitats and ecosystems

• variety of species in one area

• Different DNA among individuals

Ecosystem Diversity is:

• different prey in an area

• variety of habitats and ecosystems

• variety of species in one area

• Different DNA among individuals

Which of the following IS NOT a benefit of Biodiversity

• Different types of crops/agriculture

• Being able to use compounds as medicince

• Being able to share genes with other species

• Ecotourism

This image shows:

• Keystone Species

• Habitat Fragmentation

• Biodiversity

• Pollution

A ______ is an area that connects fragmented habitats to increase biodiversity.

• Biodiversity

• Habitat Fragment

• Ecotourism

• Wildlife Cooridor

The ________________ was passed in 1973 by the US government to protect biodiversity

• United Treaty

• Endangered Species Act

• Invasive Species Act

• American Treaty

A ___________ is an agreement between nations under international law

• Act

• Law

• Agreement

• Treaty