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An organism is said to be _____ when it is affected by changes in its environment but then has the ability to regain its function rapidly.

• resilient

• resistant

• species diversity

• endangered

An organism is said to be ____ when it can tolerate changes within its environment without losing its function.

• resistant

• resilient

• endangered

• extinction

A type of diversity where there are many different species in an area is called

• species diversity

• ecosystem diversity

• genetic diversity

• biodiversity

A type of diversity where the habit varies and has different types of resources available is called

• ecosystem diversity

• species diversity

• genetic diversity

• biodiversity

A type of diversity where there are variations in the DNA of the organisms in a population is called

• genetic diversity

• ecosystem diversity

• biodiversity

• species diversity

A species that is low in numbers and could eventually become endangered is called

• threatend

• endangered

• extinct

• insect

A species on the edge of going extinct is called

• endangered

• threatened

• captive breeding

• resistent

Breeding animals in zoos, aquariums, and research facilities in order to build back up their populations is called

• captive breeding

• endangered species

• threatened

• resistent

A species that has been introduced into an area where it doesn’t normal exist is called

• invasive species

• mass extinctions

• ecotourism

• background extinctions

An extinction event where large numbers of species were lost in a short time period is called

• mass extinction

• background extinctions

• secondary succesion

• ecotourism