Conservation and Management

Why do endangered species matter?

• Because they are cute

• Biodiversity

• Because if they die we cannot have them as pets

• Because they cannot be in the zoo

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Which of the following does not destroy habitats?

• building homes

• pollution

• nature reserves

• hunting and trading

________ has caused an increase in endangered plant and animal species.

• Venus fly traps

• Invasive species

• Soil erosion

• Wild fires

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Which of the following best describes an invasive species?

• Native plants or animals which grow at an exceptionally fast rate

• Native plants which take up large areas of space and do not allow for other species to spread

• Native or non-native species found in nearly every terrestrial area

• non-native species introduced to an area ultimately harming the ecosystem or human health

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This Act helped undo damage affecting natural areas

• The Natural Forest Management Act

• The Forest and Rangeland Act

• The Forest Reserve Act

• The Organic Act

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Planting native trees on privately-owned land can help maintain biodiversity and the health of the local eco-system.

• True

• False

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________ only logging the most mature trees in the area

• Selective cutting

• Shelterwood cutting

• Clear cutting

• Agroforestry

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What is the primary goal of conservation biology?

• To increase human population

• To preserve biodiversity

• To promote urban development

• To eliminate all predators

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Which of the following is a method used in habitat restoration?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Urbanization

• Pollution

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What is the role of a wildlife corridor?

• To separate different species

• To connect fragmented habitats

• To increase hunting areas

• To promote deforestation

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