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NEED STUDY HELP 1. Why is genetic diversity important? Genetic diversity it occurs among distinct populations of single species 2. Explain the connection between population size and genetic diversity. 3. What may occur as a result of closely related individuals breeding? 4. What usually precedes extinction? Why do you think this is 5. What happens to the unique genetic diversity of a species if it goes extinct? What implications may this have for humans? 6. How is human well-being threatened by a lack of genetic diversity in our agriculturally important crops? 1. In the Gorilla SSP, is equal breeding priority given to all individuals? Why or why not? 2. Why was the male gorilla’s background helpful to the SSP breeding program? 3. Let’s expand on this video, and EXPLORE WESBITE What does mean kinship measure? 4. What does it mean for an animal to have a low mean kinship value? 5. Would an animal with a low mean kinship value be desirable for a captive breeding program? Explain. 6. Why is the potential for the loss of genetic diversity high in captive populations of endangered species? 7. What is one harmful effect of inbreeding PART B Activity 1 1. How does species richness influence species diversity? 2. How does species evenness influence species diversity? 3. What is the range of estimates for total species richness on Earth? 4. In terms of geographic patterns, where is species richness generally higher? 5. How do disturbances affect species richness? 1. Click on the red button that says “produce community” 2. Count the number of individuals of each species that you see. Enter this data into the column labeled “abundance” for each species in the “community 1” section. o o 3. Once you’ve documented all the species in community 1, click “produce community” again. 4. Repeat step 4, entering this data into the “community 2” section of the excel workbook. 1. What is the diversity index value for community 1? For community 2? 2. Was one community more diverse than the other? 3. Was this difference due to species richness or evenness? 4. Community 1 represents a community approximately 70 years ago. Community 2 represents the same community in the present day. Write a description (at least 7 sentences) of a scenario to explain the difference between the two samples. Be creative in designing your scenario, taking into account factors from the surrounding area. Think about factors th

at can lead to increased/decreased/stable biodiversity. Be as detailed as possible in your description. PART C Activity 1 WATCH VIDEO AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Define biome. 2. List three different biomes. 3. What is the initial energy source for nearly all biomes? 4. What two climatic factors influence the distribution of terrestrial biomes around earth? 5. If you’re living in Southern California or South Africa, in what biome are you living? 6. Rainforests and deserts both have high temperatures, why is one so much more diverse than the other? Activity 2 GO TO WEBSITE 1. Click on the California Floristic Province (CFP) 2. Answer the questions below about this hotspot 1. What are some of the types of ecosystems found in the California Floristic Province? 2. Approximately what percentage of vegetation remains in more of less pristine condition? Why do you think there isn’t more left? 3. Click on “species.” How does the number of native vascular plants compare to the surrounding geographical regions? 4. What percentage of CFP native plants are endemic? 5. What is it about the environment in California that has led to a large number of specialized flora? 6. While there are only 10 bird species endemic to California, why else is the CFP important for maintaining bird biodiversity? 7. What animal appears on the California flag? Why is this animal no longer found in California? 8. What type of endemic amphibians is the CFP known for? 9. Click on “threats.” What are the main threats to the biodiversity of CFP? 10. One of California’s major economic activities is agriculture. How much of the food consumed in the US on a yearly basis is produced in California? 11. What percentage of redwood forests are left? What happened to them? 12. What are the consequences of the destruction of wetlands? 13. Go back to the map. What are three other hot spots found in other regions? DISCUSSION FORUM MUST BE 8 SENTENCES Let’s say you get the following email from a close friend: Construct a response to your friend that argues that protecting biodiversity indeed does benefit people. Provide at least 2 articles or videos for your friend to view that help support your argument. And make it personal, include at least 3 direct ways in which your friend benefits from the continued existence of a biodiverse planet. Your friend mentioned a specific dollar amount. Can you counter this argument with another dollar amount?