ES Biodiversity Chapter 7

Which term describes the variety of species within a habitat or a region?

• Genetic Diversity

• Ecosystem Diversity

• Species Diversity

• Biodiversity Hotspot

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the term for the variety of genes within a species?

• Genetic Diversity

• Species Diversity

• Ecosystem Diversity

• Biodiversity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which term refers to the variety of ecosystems in a given place?

• Genetic Diversity

• Species Diversity

• Ecosystem Diversity

• Biodiversity Hotspot

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which term describes a species that is likely to become endangered in the near future?

• Endemic

• Endangered Species

• Threatened Species

• Extirpation

What is a region called that has a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is under threat from humans?

• Biodiversity Hotspot

• Endemic

• Ecosystem Diversity

• Genetic Diversity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What term is used for species that are native to a single geographic location?

• Endemic

• Endangered Species

• Threatened Species

• Extirpation

What is the name of the law aimed at protecting critically endangered species from extinction?

• Species Survival Plan

• Endangered Species Act

• Captive Breeding

• Habitat Fragmentation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What is a program called that aims to protect and increase the population of endangered species?

• Species Survival Plan

• Endangered Species Act

• Captive Breeding

• Habitat Fragmentation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the practice of breeding animals in controlled environments within well-defined settings?

• Extirpation

• Captive Breeding

• Poaching

• Habitat Fragmentation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals called?

• Extirpation

• Poaching

• Captive Breeding

• Habitat Fragmentation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5