Activity 8. Filling in the Blanks!
Directions: Complete the statement by writing the correct word or phrase on the
blank. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in
the wild is unlikely to thrive is referred to as.
2. Certain plant species maintains the chemical quality of natural water bodies,
prevents soil erosion and floods, contributes to the cycling of minerals in soil,
and absorbs pollutants. These are considered.
value of species.
economic
3. The feeling of pleasure derived from the beauty of high biodiversity in a certain
area is considered as.
4. Biological.
value of species.
happens when alien species is introduced either
intentionally or accidentally; and it competes better than the native species.
5. Philippines has been tagged as one of the "hotspots" in the world for
% of its vegetation has been altered coupled
conservation as
with critically endangered bird and mammalian species.
6. Species considered as.
are those that naturally occur and
found only within specific areas in the country.
7. Plants and animals are being threatened with extinction due to excessive
hunting and large scale.
8. Republic Act No.
Conservation and Protection Act.
of their habitat.
is also known as the "Wildlife Resources
9. A healthy biodiversity provides a number of_
services, such
as protection of water resources and soil formation and protection.
10. A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops which
ensures natural.
for all life forms.

1. Species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely to thrive is referred to as **vulnerable**. 2. Certain plant species that maintains the chemical quality of natural water bodies, prevents soil erosion and floods, contributes to the cycling of minerals in soil, and absorbs pollutants are considered **ecological value of species**. 3. The feeling of pleasure derived from the beauty of high biodiversity in a certain area is considered as **aesthetic value of species**. 4. **Biological invasion** happens when an alien species is introduced either intentionally or accidentally, and it competes better than the native species. 5. Philippines has been tagged as one of the "hotspots" in the world for conservation as **70%** of its vegetation has been altered coupled with critically endangered bird and mammalian species. 6. Species considered as **endemic species** are those that naturally occur and found only within specific areas in the country. 7. Plants and animals are being threatened with extinction due to excessive hunting and large scale **habitat destruction**. 8. Republic Act No. **9147** is also known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act". 9. A healthy biodiversity provides a number of **ecosystem services**, such as protection of water resources and soil formation and protection. 10. A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops which ensures natural **resilience** for all life forms.