Conservation Quiz #3
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1 Which of the following is adaptive radiation:
A A species of moth eventually changes from ash/white to brown to avoid predators
B A clown fish uses a anemone as shelter in a mutualistic relationship
C A shift in the average speed on an antelope species in reaction to predators
D Finches developing different types of beaks to feed on different food sources
2 Biodiveristy can be best described as
A a large number of the same genetics
B a large number of the same populations
C a variety of species within a community and/or ecosystem
D a variety of ecosystem within a population
3 The management and sustainable use of the natural environment and natural resources for ethical reasons and the benefit of humanity defines
A Biology
B Conservation Chemistry
C Conservation Physiology
D Conservation Biology
4 Unequal distribution of species diversity near the equator defines:
A species richness
B latitudinal richness
C equatorial gradient
D latitudinal gradient
5 Approximately how many species do we know exist on the planet:
A 1.75 billion
B 1.75 million
C 10 million
D 10 billion
6 True or False: Humans have only recently (since the Industrial Revolution, 1760-1840) been environmentally destructive.
True
False
7 Individuals that want pure wilderness based on a spiritual appreciation for nature are considered:
A Preservationists
B Conservationists
C Biologists
D Conservation Biologists
8 The individuals that advocate a resource-based approach to the management of natural resources describes:
A Preservationists
B Conservationists
C Biologists
D Conservation Biologist
9 Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of conservation biology
A Evolutionary Change
B Extinction Equilibrium
C Dynamic Ecology
D Human Change
10 The global human population in 2050 is likely to be around
A 6.7 billion people
B 7.5 billion
C 8.8 billion
D 9.2 billion
11 When considering national wastefulness & export, which of the following is FALSE:
A Wealthy countries tend to be more wasteful than poorer countries
B The fishing industries of wealthy countries are prosperous and are invading poorer countries' waters for cheaper fish
C Large tracts of land in poorer countries are cleared for exports to wealthy countries
D Over-exploitation can cause habitat destruction and cause species extinction
12 All of the following are examples of human habitat destruction/alteration EXCEPT:
A Urban development
B Marine Aquaculture (fish farming)
C Forest clearing due to fires from lightning
D The introduction of agricultural crops such as soy, wheat, and corn
13 True or False: Only rich, first world nations are wasteful.
True
False
14 All of the following are reasons why scientists are unsure of the actual number of species on the planet, EXCEPT:
A Many terrestrial species are highly migratory & difficult to keep track of
B Many species are tiny and inconspicuous
C Some areas remain little explored
D Some species are very similar in appearance
15 Which of the following magnifies all the other effects of other factors causing species decline/extinction:
A habitat loss
B human population growth
C pollution of the air and water
D introduction of invasive species
16 Major conservation concerns include all of the following EXCEPT:
A lack of food
B lack of shelter
C an increase in overall population
D lack of waste
17 The average rate of extinction that would be considered background extinction is _______ species going extinct every 500 to 1,000 years.
A 1
B 10
C 100
D 1,000
18 When considering a country's self-sufficiency, which of the following is FALSE:
A Many countries that were self-sufficient a few years ago, now have to import food
B Hungry & dissatisfied people often will make extensive rather than intensive use of their land
C Landless people's tend guard natural resources to prevent over-exploitation
D Governmental interest & action is often required to reduce the amount of starvation
19 The disappearance of a particular population within an area, but not globally defines:
A extinction
B critically endangered
C habitat loss
D extirpation
20 Which of the following is a reason for the high amount of biodiversity found near the equator:
A a variety of temperatures allowing for many different niches
B a consistent topography allowing for many mountain-dwelling niches near fresh water lakes
C a consistent daily amount of light to feed the base of the food chain
D a consistent low temperature due to the specific heat of salt water