Chapter 7: Biodiversity and Conservation

What are the three aspects of biodiversity? (Choose all that apply)

• Species diversity

• Genetic diversity

• Resource diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

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What is the name for people who categorize organisms and give them their scientific names?

• Biologists

• Researchers

• Ecologists

• Taxonomists

What is the taxonomic/scientific name for tigers?

• Leopardi nebulosi

• Gatto baio

• Gatto domestico

• Panthera tigris

True or False: While scientists have identified 1.7-2 million species, there are about 5-30 million in the world.

• True

• False

Biodiversity varies along a latitudinal gradient. Where do we see the most biodiversity?

• At the poles

• Along the equator

• Between the poles and the equator

What do we call services provided by biodiversity?

• Natural resources

• Ecosystem services

• Habitat richness

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__________ ecosystems can resist environmental change without losing function.

• Strong

• Diverse

• Resistant

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___________ ecosystems are affected by environmental change but can bounce back and regain function.

• Strong

• Diverse

• Resilient

What do we call plants that will grow back year after year without being replanted?

• Hybrids

• Perennials

• Wild

What are humans' main uses of biodiversity? (Choose 3)

• Agriculture

• Medicine

• Tourism and Recreation

• Fuel