Chapter 5 & 18

Which cellular processes can create genetic diversity?

What is the process by which part of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome?

_________ is a trait that improves an individual’s fitness.

Evolution occurs through

Which is NOT related to geographic isolation?

Which pair would most increase the rate of evolution within a species?

Which ecosystem has gained the attention of conservationists most recently?

Which is NOT an example of an instrumental value of ecosystems?

Which endangered species is associated with logging of old growth forests in the Pacific Northwest?

Which North American species was driven to extinction by overharvesting?

Exotic species often pose a threat to native species because

What organization keeps a “Red List” of worldwide threatened species?

Climate change would most likely have the greatest impact on

Which endangered population in the United States has benefitted from a highly successful captive breeding program?

The greatest threat to the northern spotted owl population is

An abrupt transition in habitat that brings two communities into contact with each other is called

Which area in the biosphere reserve depicted would likely support the most biodiversity?

Which area is most likely to be exposed to human impact?

Which group of organisms represents the largest number of species listed in the Endangered Species Act?