Biology 1001 chapter 38 barton lsue QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
What is sustainable development? - Development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is biodiversity? - variety of life on earth
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity? - 1. genetic diversity
2. species diversity
3. ecosystem diversity
What is biological magnification? - concentrates synthetic toxins that cannot be degreased by
organisms
green house gases include? - CO, Methane, and nitrous oxide
What is responsible for rising concentrations of greenhouse gases? - human activity
What is phenotypic plasticity? - the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to
changes in the environment.
What is conservation biology? - a goal-oriented science that seeks to understand and counter the
loss of biodiversity
What is landscape ecology? - the science of studying and improving relationships between
ecological processes in the environment and particular ecosystems
What are movement corridors? - connecting isolated habitats may be helpful to fragmented
populations.
What is a biodiversity hotspot? - locations with a high amount of biodiversity that is threatened
by mankind.
What is endemic species? - species found nowhere else in the world
What are zoned reserves? - extensive regions of land that include areas undisturbed by humans
with buffer zones
What is ecotourism? - Tourism that doesn't harm the environment and benefits the local people
What is restoration ecology? - process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been
degraded, damaged or destroyed
ANSWERS RATED A+
What is sustainable development? - Development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is biodiversity? - variety of life on earth
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity? - 1. genetic diversity
2. species diversity
3. ecosystem diversity
What is biological magnification? - concentrates synthetic toxins that cannot be degreased by
organisms
green house gases include? - CO, Methane, and nitrous oxide
What is responsible for rising concentrations of greenhouse gases? - human activity
What is phenotypic plasticity? - the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to
changes in the environment.
What is conservation biology? - a goal-oriented science that seeks to understand and counter the
loss of biodiversity
What is landscape ecology? - the science of studying and improving relationships between
ecological processes in the environment and particular ecosystems
What are movement corridors? - connecting isolated habitats may be helpful to fragmented
populations.
What is a biodiversity hotspot? - locations with a high amount of biodiversity that is threatened
by mankind.
What is endemic species? - species found nowhere else in the world
What are zoned reserves? - extensive regions of land that include areas undisturbed by humans
with buffer zones
What is ecotourism? - Tourism that doesn't harm the environment and benefits the local people
What is restoration ecology? - process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been
degraded, damaged or destroyed
