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Topic 3.3 and 3.4 Review
Topic 3.3 and 3.4 Review
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What type of conservation organization does this video likely belong to?
GO
IGO
NGO
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Which of the following is considered species-based conservation?
in-situ
ex-situ
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Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of protected areas?
prevents hunting
protects from humans
requires a lot of funding
protects multiple species
4
Which of the following is considered habitat-based conservation?
ex-situ
in-situ
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Which of the following is NOT a category of the IUCN red list?
extinct
abundant
vulnerable
endangered
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Rainforests make up approximately what percent of earth's total LAND cover?
75%
50%
6%
20%
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why are tropical biomes so biodiverse?
consistent rainfall
consistent sunlight
warm temperatures
all of the above
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In which part of this reserve would you most likely find ecotourism and research?
buffer zone
strict reserve
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an NGO?
needs gov't agreement in order to enact laws
uses public opinion to pressure gov't
activities may be illegal
unaffected by politics
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Most tropical biomes occur in
LEDCs
MEDCs
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Which is an example of aesthetic justification for conservation?
The idea that everything has a right to exist
The use of the biosphere for human activities
The idea that the biosphere gives pleasure to humans
a need for essential life-support functions of the biosphere
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Model B is preferred as a protected area design over Model A because
it is more round
it allows for easier dispersal
it is significantly larger
it is fragmented
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How do our current extinction rates compare to the background (natural) rate?
the same
10 times greater
100 - 10,000 times less
100-10,000 times greater
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One disadvantage of CITES is
it is voluntary for countries to join
penalties may not match the severity of the crime
it is legally binding
signed by many countries
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The United Nations Environmental Programme is a(n)
IGO
GO
NGO
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an IGO or GO?
media liaison officers prepare and read written statements
activities are hindered by political decisions
international treaties/state laws can lead to prosecution
have no power
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Which of these is used to reduce the edge effect of a reserve area?
fencing
farmland
buffer zone
roadways
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Which is NOT a reason to protect biodiversity?
medicine
aesthetic reasons
to decrease the gene pool
food
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Which of the following is NOT an example of in-situ conservation?
Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Seed Vault
Marine protected area
National Park
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Which of the following protected areas has less edge effect?
A
B
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This is an example of a(n)
IGO
NGO
GO
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Which of the following is the BEST economic, ecological, and social solution for rainforests?
ecotourism
exploiting resources
palm oil plantations
sustainable management
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Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of species-based conservation?
ethical issues
habitat not conserved
represent popular animals
increase population numbers
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Rainforests are the focus of biodiversity studies because
they are most vulnerable to habitat destruction
they contain many ecological niches
they have high species and habitat diversity
they have high productivity and are extremely complex
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Which of the following would make a species more prone to extinction?
Large body
Poor dispersers
Island organism
Specialized niche
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Which of the following is NOT an example of ex-situ conservation?
the zoo
national park
conservatory/botanical garden
seed bank
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Which of the following would NOT lead to a loss of biodiversity?
Fragmentation of habitat
sustainable agriculture
natural hazards
invasive species
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Why is it difficult to estimate the total number of species on earth?
lack of research
many are undiscovered/in hard-to-reach places
all of the above
lack of money
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About what percent of our worlds species of plants and animals are found in rainforests?
50%
70%
15%
90%
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This animal is a ________ species, as it plays an important role in its ecosystem.
Flagship
Keystone
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This species is a __________ species, as it is charismatic and recognizable.
Keystone
Flagship
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What makes a species "invasive"?
disrupts the natural ecosystem
non-native
all of the above
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Which of the following characteristics would NOT make a species more prone to extinction?
high rate of reproduction
high economic value
small population
complex migration patterns
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Which of these is NOT an ideal characteristic of a nature reserve?
large
square
connected with corridors
circular
