stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
HNCD105 Revision Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
HNCD105 Revision
HNCD105 Revision
45 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
35 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
45 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
45
Answers
1
Positive change is a deterioration in the social, cultural, political and economic conditions in which people live
True
False
2
Mountain Zebra National Park saved the Grévy's zebra from extinction
False
True
3
SANParks mission: “National Parks will be the pride and joy of all South Africans.”
False
True
4
Meaning of Biosphere
Whole area of Earth's surface, atmosphere&sea - inhabited by living things
The mixture of gases surrounding an astronomical object,such as the Earth.
Theory that certain wholes are to be greater than the sum of their parts
A living thing, e.g. a plant, animal, virus, or bacterium.
5
NEMBA stands for
National Educational Management Biology Act
New Educational Managing Biobanks Accounts
National Environmental Management of Biodiversity Act
6
Which one does not match: Criteria important for the establishment of a recognised national park
The responsibility of SA National Parks.
Large enough to maintain viable managed populations (plants and animals)
Exceptional&extensive example of recognised biome in good natural condition
Must be open with controlled access to all members of public.
7
Meaning of Ecosystem diversity
The variety of ecosystems found within a political/geographical boundary
The number of species within a region
To push something out so it must assume a new habitat its not familiar with
The variety and abundance of species within a geographic area.
8
Meaning of Erosion
Theory that certain wholes are to be greater than the sum of their parts
Process by which land becomes increasingly dry until no vegetation grows
Loss of soil through the action of water, wind, ice
A living thing, e.g. a plant, animal, virus, or bacterium.
9
Golden Gate Highlands National Park is situated in the Free State
True
False
10
Meaning of Species diversity
The variety of ecosystems found within a political/geographical boundary
The variety and abundance of species within a geographic area.
The number of species within a region
To push something out so it must assume a new habitat its not familiar with
11
Why is water a problem in SA: The number of factories and people is increasing, but water supply stays the same.
Cause
Reason
12
BontebokNational Park is a world heritage site
False
True
13
Agulhas NP has rich natural&cultural features&is of international significance due to its rich plant biodiversity
False
True
14
West Coast National Park is a declared Ramsar site
True
False
15
Ai-Ais/RichtersveldTrans-frontier National Park is jointly managed by the local Nama people and SAN Parks
True
False
16
Developed world, population numbers of the larger&more dangerous mammals show decline as a result of increase in humans
True
False
17
Developed world, population numbers of the larger&more dangerous mammals show decline as a result of increase in humans
False
True
18
Which does not match: MAIN COMPONENTS OF BIODIVERSITY:
Rangeland diversity
Genetic diversity
Ecosystem diversity
Species diversity
19
Kgalagadi Trans-frontier Park is situated in the Eastern Cape
False
True
20
It is often stated that the developed world has environmental problems relating to wealth
True
False
21
Why is water a problem in SA: Disease causing bacteria and viruses from livestock and sewage waste
Cause
Reason
22
Why is water a problem in SA: Pesticides from farmlands and gardens
Reason
Cause
23
Garden Route National Park is situated in the grassland biome
True
False
24
DEAT (old name) stands for
Delivery of Education And Tourism
Department of Education And Travel
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Department of Environmental Affairs and Travel
25
Augrabies Falls National Park, the falls are 156m high
False
True
26
Every citizen of South Africa is responsible to contribute to protect&conservate natural resources and biodiversity
False
True
27
Natural disasters have larger environmental hazards as result in developing countries&especially in poorer rural areas.
False
True
28
Why is water a problem in SA: Only a fraction of the planet’s abundant water is available to us.
Cause
Reason
29
Which one does not match: Indirect threats
Increased risk for disease
Loss of income
Damage to property
Threat to human life
30
Human Wildlife conflict: Damage and destruction of crops
Direct threat
Indirect threat
31
Mapungubwe NP is a declared World Heritage Site situated at the confluence of the legendary Limpopo and ShasheRivers.
True
False
32
Human Wildlife conflict: Increased risk for disease
Indirect threat
Direct threat
33
strategy
= an enabling policy and legislative framework integrates biodiversity management objectives into the economy.
True
False
34
Loss of income can be found on the illustration about the the poverty cycle.
False
True
35
Human poverty refers to creating opportunities and choices that would enable an individual to lead a long, healthy, life
False
True
36
Addo Elephant National Park is situated in Mpumalanga
True
False
37
Why is water a problem in SA: SA has a semi-arid climate with an average annual rainfall of 475mm
Cause
Reason
38
Meaning of Species richness
The variety of ecosystems found within a political/geographical boundary
The variety and abundance of species within a geographic area.
The number of species within a region
To push something out so it must assume a new habitat its not familiar with
39
Kruger National Park has historical and archaeological sites
True
False
40
Human Wildlife conflict: Loss of human life
Indirect threat
Direct threat
41
National park
refers to a reserve of natural or semi-natural land, privately owned , that is restricted from development
True
False
42
Meaning of Holistic
Loss of soil through the action of water, wind, ice
Theory that certain wholes are to be greater than the sum of their parts
Process by which land becomes increasingly dry until no vegetation grows
A living thing, e.g. a plant, animal, virus, or bacterium.
43
Meaning of Organism
Loss of soil through the action of water, wind, ice
A living thing, e.g. a plant, animal, virus, or bacterium.
Theory that certain wholes are to be greater than the sum of their parts
Process by which land becomes increasingly dry until no vegetation grows
44
Camdeboo National Park encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet
True
False
45
Which one does not match: environmental degradation that can be divided into seven categories:
Waterloss
Biodiversity loss
Deforestation
Desertification
