Chapter 10 Vocabulary

What is biodiversity?

• The process of photosynthesis

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The variety of organisms in a given area

• The study of weather patterns

What is a keystone species?

• A species that is known for its bright colors

• A species that lives in the ocean depths

• A species that is commonly found in caves

• A species that is critical to the functioning of the ecosystem

What is the difference between an endangered species and a threatened species?

• Endangered species are only found in specific regions, while threatened species are found worldwide

• Endangered species are likely to become extinct, while threatened species are not at risk

• Endangered species are not at risk, while threatened species are likely to become extinct

• There is no difference between the two

What is a habitat?

• The process of evolution

• The natural home or environment of an organism

• The study of animal behavior

• The process of photosynthesis

What is an ecosystem?

• A group of the same species living in the same area

• A community of living organisms and their physical environment

• The process of natural selection

• The study of weather patterns

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• They break down dead organisms and waste materials, returning nutrients to the soil

• They are the primary producers, creating food through photosynthesis

• They are the top predators, controlling the population of other species

• They have no role in the ecosystem

A segment of DNA that is located in a chromosome and that codes for a specific hereditary trait

• Ecotourism

• Poaching

• Gene

• Germ Plasm

What is ecotourism?

• A form of tourism that does not support the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas

• A form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas

• A form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of farms

• A form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of zoos

A species that has been identified to be in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range, and that is thus under protection by regulation or conservation measures

• Threatened Species

• Exotic Species

• Endemic Species

• Endangered Species

A species that has been identified to be likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future

• Threatened Species

• Exotic Species

• Endemic Species

• Keystone Species