Biodiversity
Evolution
Ecology
Random
Populations!
100
The ability of a community to recover from a disturbance.
Resilience
100
The sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait is called a?
Gene
100
When a population is assorted with no clear pattern
Random Assortment
100
The maximum number of species a population can carry is referred to as the _________ _________
Carrying Capacity
100
The number of newborns that die is known as the ______ _______ _____
Infant Mortality Rate
200
The ability of a community to remain unchanged despite disturbances.
Resistence
200
Darwins theory of _________ ____________ is the process by which traits useful for survival and reproduction are passed on more frequently than those that are not
Natural Selection!
200
Groups of different species living together in an ecosystem
Community
200
What is your favorite type of activity to do in class?
Everyone gets points for answering
200
TFR is the average number of children that an individual will have. It stands for..
Total Fertility Rate
300
This United States law helps protect species at risk of extinction.
Endangered Species Act
300
An accidental change in DNA that doesnt create X - men, but can create new traits.
Mutation
300
The permanent loss of a species in an ecosystem is known as?
Extinction
300
What is Mr. Gachetti's Favorite Color
Red
300
In this stage of demographic transition, death rates begin to decline due to improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition. However, birth rates remain high, resulting in rapid population growth.
Stage 2
400
Name ONE possible cause of Biodiversity loss
Habitat loss and fragmentation.
Pollution (air, water, and soil).
Climate change.
Overexploitation (e.g., overfishing).
Invasive species.
400
What type of selection involves humans interacting with species to express different traits?
Artificial Selection
400
A group of living organisms of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes
Species
400
Give one reason a population may have a high infant mortality rate?
- Poor Healthcare
- Poor Sanitation
- Government Policies
- Lack of prenatal care
400
In this stage, birth rates fall below death rates, leading to a shrinking population. This phenomenon often occurs in highly developed countries
Stage 5
500
The number of different species in a community is known as species __________
Richness
500
What do we call the complete and total obliteration of a species?
Extinction..
500
The role or function an organism has in its ecosystem is known as its?
Niche
500
What is the scientific name of the Western Lowland Gorilla?
Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla
500
Population Growth is defined by
_______ rate - _______ rate
Birth rate - Death rate