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