720 Endangered Species

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What kingdom does the dandelion belong to?

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Plant Kingdom

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Why is biodiversity important to ecosystems?

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It helps populations adapt to ecological changes.

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What is the most major cause of extinction today?

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Habitat destruction by humans.

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What is a species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately?

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Endangered species.

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What does the statement ''The differences between living organisms within a species'' refer to?

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Genetic diversity.

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Define biodiversity.

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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What is poaching?

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The illegal hunting, capturing, or collecting of wildlife.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is an endemic species?

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A species that is native to a particular geographic area and is not found naturally anywhere else.