AICE Environmental Management Unit 4 Review

What is the major limitation of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)?

• It lacks an enforcement program to punish non-compliance.

• It has too many member countries to reach a consensus.

• It only regulates commercial whaling and not subsistence whaling.

• It does not have the authority to ban whaling altogether.

Which type of coastline supports greater species diversity?

• Rocky coastlines

• Tree-lined coastlines

• Sandy coastlines

• Urban coastlines

What is a strategy for conserving biodiversity in managed ecosystems?

• Implementing sustainable land management practices.

• Increasing urban development.

• Reducing protected areas for wildlife.

• Promoting monoculture farming.

What is ecosystem management?

• A method of managing only economic resources.

• A holistic approach to managing natural resources that considers ecological, social, and economic factors.

• A strategy focused solely on social factors.

• An approach that ignores ecological impacts.

Define biodiversity.

• Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

• Biodiversity is the total number of individuals of a single species in a given area.

• Biodiversity is the process by which species become extinct over time.

• Biodiversity refers to the number of ecosystems present in a geographical area.

Which biome has the highest levels of precipitation?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate Forest

What are invasive species?

• Organisms that are native to a specific ecosystem

• Non-native organisms that cause harm to the ecosystem they invade

• Species that are endangered and need protection

• Organisms that help maintain the balance of their ecosystem

What are the effects of climate change on ecosystems?

• Climate change can lead to increased rainfall and flooding.

• Climate change can alter species distributions, disrupt food webs, and lead to loss of biodiversity.

• Climate change has no significant impact on ecosystems.

• Climate change only affects temperature but not species interactions.

What is the significance of habitat fragmentation?

• It increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.

• It leads to loss of biodiversity by isolating populations and disrupting ecological processes.

• It has no significant impact on ecosystems.

• It enhances the resilience of ecosystems by promoting species adaptation.

What is the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation?

• They provide safe habitats for species and ecosystems, reducing human impact.

• They promote urban development and industrial growth.

• They serve as tourist attractions without any conservation efforts.

• They are primarily used for agricultural expansion.