Introduction

Question 1

What are the big four threats to species?

Answer 1

Habitat loss (the most important)
Invasive Species
Over-exploitation
Climate Change

Question 2

Define Biogeography

Answer 2

The scientific study of species distribution patterns over large scale geographic and temporal gradients.

Question 3

Define Ecology

Answer 3

The scientific study of distribution and interactions between organisms.

Question 4

Which theory gave initial framework for biogeography? (With Author and year)

Answer 4

Wegener’s continental drift theory (1912).

Question 5

What is the SSC?

Answer 5

The species survival commission (from the IUCN - International Union of Conservation for Nature). Used to get data for species conservation.

Question 6

What is the IUCN Red List?

Answer 6

A list of species who are currently threatened