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match each term on the left with the correct definition on the right.
biodiversity
artificial selection
speciation
allopatric speciation
extinction
the disappearance of an entire species from
earth
speciation that occurs when populations are
geographically separated
the process by which humans intentionally
breed organisms for desired traits
the variety of life within an ecosystem or on
earth as a whole
the creation of a new species through
evolutionary processes
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Explanation:

• Biodiversity: It refers to the variety of life within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.
• Artificial Selection: This is the process by which humans intentionally breed organisms for desired traits.
• Speciation: The creation of a new species through evolutionary processes.
• Allopatric Speciation: Speciation that occurs when populations are geographically separated.
• Extinction: The disappearance of an entire species from Earth.

Answer:

Biodiversity - The variety of life within an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole.
Artificial Selection - The process by which humans intentionally breed organisms for desired traits.
Speciation - The creation of a new species through evolutionary processes.
Allopatric Speciation - Speciation that occurs when populations are geographically separated.
Extinction - The disappearance of an entire species from Earth.