Biodiversity
This term refers to the variety of genes available within a population
Genetic diversity
Positive benefits such as those provided by healthy forests are referred to as
Ecosystem Services
This term refers to the clearing of trees from forests and converting it to non-forest use; like land development
deforestation
We began chapter 11 by bring up an experiment from chapter 1 which disproved spontaneous generation by Francesco Redi. Describe that experiment.
Meat and maggot experiment, 3 jars, different cover, no maggots, maggots on top, maggots inside, thus life comes from life.
A ____ _____ is a statement, supported by a lot of evident, that is correct so far as we know
Scientific fact
This term refers to the number of different species living in an area
Species Diversity
_____ services are those that contribute products such as clean water, fresh food, timber, fibers, medicines, minerals, and more
Provisioning
reservoirs/basins of water below earth's service which is pumped from the ground often leading to sinkholes.
aquifers
The theory that life can adapt or change due to its surroundings, created by the scientists Charles Darwin
Theory of Evolution
This body system includes the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood
circulatory system
This term refers to the variety of ecosystems in a certain area
Ecosystem Diversity
____ services work together to make ecosystems clean, sustainable, functional, and resilient to chnage
regulating
A structure/wall built by humans that extends from a beach into the seawater in an attempt to save sandy beaches from erosion
groin
True or false: The Catholic church deems the theory of evolution as false and it goes against the teachings in Genesis 1-2.
False; the church does not accept nor deny the theory of evolution
All organisms strive to maintain a stable internal condition in a process called
Homeostasis
Name 3 different threats to biodiversity discussed in class
Habitat loss, pollution, species loss, invasive species, Overharvesting, disease
____ services are the natural processes necessary to the work of all other ecosystem services
Support
An area with an average of 2-7 cm (1-3 in) of precipitation that can become a desert if not properly managed
semi-arid land
Most scientists today hold that most organisms come from -, which supporting the theory of evolution
an original creature, common ancestor, single cell, or self-replicating RNA molecule
Cytoplasm
What are the three types of biodiversity discussed in class?
Species diversity, ecosystem diversity, and genetic diversity
The ______ services are services provided by ecosystems which are not material- they provides benefits such as reflection, spiritual enrichment, and growth in knowledge
Cultural
An agriculture field planted with one one type of crop
Monoculture
What are the three ways of coming to know the truth
Divine revelation, valid logic, and direct observation
What are the four types of organic molecules/compunds?
Nucleic acids, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids