______diversity
What are the 2 words that combine to make the word BIODIVERSITY
BIOLOGY and DIVERSITY
What makes an organism a vertebrate?
It has bones and a spine.
What makes an organism an invertebrate?
It does not have a spine or bones.
A species that is at risk of becoming extinct is known as an...
a) invasive species
b) endangered species
c) endemic species
b) endangered species
What is Climate Change?
The overall change in the climate
What is the definition of biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the variety of life and organisms in a habitat or ecosystem.
Mammals and Reptiles are 2 types of vertebrates - what are the other 3?
Fish, Birds, and Amphibians
Worms, Molluscs and Arthropods
A non-native species that enteres a new ecosystem is an...
a) invasive species
b) endangered species
c) endemic species
Name 2 results of climate change? (Think natural disasters)
- Droughts
- Rising Temperatures
- Violent Storms
- Forest Fires
What is the definition of Genetic Diversity?
Genetic Diversity is the biological variation that occurs within a species.
Which vertebrate can live both on land and in the water?
Amphibians
What are the 3 subcategories of arthopods?
Arachnids, Crustaceans and Myriapodeo (centipedes and millipedes)
What do you call a species that can only be found in one specific geographic location?
a) invasive
b) endangered
c) endemic
c) endemic
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Sustainable agriculture is the production of crops or livestock in a manner that limits the impact on the environment.
- Invasive Species
- Human Overpopulation
- Deforestation
-Climate Change
Which vertebrates (2) lay thier eggs on land?
Birds and Reptiles
Which invertebrates are mostly aquatic, have jointed legs and an exoskeleton?
Crustaceans
What are 2 ways an invasive species be brought to a new environment?
- insect gets trapped in shipping crate
- aquatic species attaches to a boat
- people get wild animals as pets
- seeds from plants transfer via air or water
What is Industrial Argiculture?
Large scale production, emphasizing consistent and efficient production, usually with a single or few species.
Why is genetic diversity important?
Genetic diversity is important because it allows organisms to adapt to changing environments. More variation increases the likelihood that the species will possess a trait that can survive in a new environment.
Which vertebrates are endothermic?
Mammals and Birds
A _______________________ is an invertebrate that has a soft body and lives in aquatic or damp environments.
Mollusc
Before an animal is offically laballed EXTINCT, what is the classification?
(From our WWF Page)
Extinct in the Wild
What is an example of a sustainable agriculture practice?
- Limiting the use of chemicals (ie. pesticides)
- Planting a variety of crop species.
- Letting animals roam freely