1. Adaptation and Endangered Unit Trashball Review

2. A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce ADAPTATION

3. Organisms that are in danger of becoming extinct are considered….? ENDANGERED

4. Too much hunting, fishing, or use of a resource is called… overexploitation

5. Natural selection is based on a. overproduction b. competition c. variation d. all of these D. ALL OF THESE

6. The #1 cause of species extinction is… a. poaching b. pollution c. habitat alteration d. exotic species B. HABITAT ALTERATION

7. Evolution happens at what level? Genetic level- because of mutations in the genes.

8. What are two adaptations of the “abominable snowman”? Claws, teeth, thick fur, Eyes to the front

9. Name two natural causes of species extinction. Climate change, asteroids, past volcanic activity

10. Who is master-mind behind the “theory of evolution”? Charles Darwin

11. This animal was the first on the endangered species list of the US…. a. crocodile b. elephant c. buffalo d. bald eagle C. buffalo

12. A ____________species provides balance to an ecosystem. keystone

13. The finches that Darwin studied had adapted different ___________ based on the foods they ate. beaks

14. True or False. Animals can create an adaptation for themselves because they want to. False; mutations occur genetically and then the adaptation is passed down through generations

15. When members of a species are separated from their original group and eventually become a new species over many generations is called…. Geographic isolation

16. What are some traits that would help you identify predator from prey. Direction of eye sockets, Shape/size of teeth

17. Name two man-made causes of species extinction. Habit alteration, poaching, Overexploitation, etc.

18. Gradual change in a species over time. evolution

19. Gradual change in a species over time. evolution