53. Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology
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- Textbook Question
One characteristic that distinguishes a population in an extinction vortex from most other populations is that
a. It is a rare, top-level predator
b. Its effective population size is lower than its total population size
c. Its genetic diversity is very low
d. It is not well adapted to edge conditions
877views1comments - Textbook QuestionComplete the following map, which organizes some of the key concepts of conservation biology.1276views
- Textbook Question
What does species richness refer to? Select True or False for each statement.
T/Fthe number of species in an area
T/Fthe evenness of species in an area
T/Fthe functional diversity of a species in an area
T/Fthe phylogenetic diversity of species in an area
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Carbon dioxide functions as a greenhouse gas by ________.
a. Interfering with water's ability to absorb heat.
b. Increasing the random molecular motions of oxygen.
c. Allowing radiation from the sun to reach Earth and absorbing the re-radiated heat.
d. Splitting into carbon and oxygen and increasing the rate of cellular respiration.
1380views - Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?457views