QUIZ _ ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

What are the main impacts of road and highway construction and operation?

• Habitat Fragmentation

• Edge Effects & Habitat Degradation

• Wildlife Roadkill

• All Mentioned

An ecological impact that can be induced by habitat fragmentation is .........

• Water Pollution

• Haze

• Loss of Species Within Fragments

Can habitat fragmentation lead to more edge effects?

• YES!

• Errmm.... NO?

Is edge effect a direct or indirect impact?

• Direct

• Indirect

Which of the following are examples of indirect impacts?

Choose 2.

• Habitat Fragmentation

• Human - Wildlife Conflicts

• Poaching

• Roadkill

True or False:

Zoonotic disease risk can increase, as an indirect impact of road development that opens up forest habitats.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Can the risk of zoonotic disease transmission be caused by bushmeat consumption?

• YES

• NO

The following are examples of human-wildlife conflicts, EXCEPT for ?

• Wildlife kept in zoos.

• Crop raiding.

• Wildlife attacks.

• Property damage.

True or False:

Roadkill can severely reduce wildlife populations, especially in smaller populations.

• Obviously TRUE!

• FALSE!

True or False:

Roadkill can be a hazard to road users.

• TRUE

• FALSE