Tools for Managing Resources
This is the type of conservation action that takes place at the organisms habitat.
In-situ conservation
A raw material extracted in Trinidad as a main contributer to the GDP is
Natural Gas / Oil
This method of preparing land for crops involved burning vegetation and leaving to fallow
Slash and Burn
Introduced alien species that out compete local species resulting in species depletion are called:
Invasive species
Which Convention is concerned with Wetlands of International Importance?
Ramsar Convention
this involves processing waste materials into new usable materials
Recycling
This is a major mineral resource of Jamaica used for producing steel
Bauxite
People who move around to get food, shelter and basic necessities from the land are called
Nomadic
This is the disappearance of species from all or part of its range as a result of mismanagement and anthropological activities.
species depletion
Which Convention is concerned with International Trade (export and import) of endangered species
CITES
(1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
Using a similar product with a smaller ecological footprint instead of a traditional product is called
Substitution
This consumable resource is a major source of protein in the Caribbean
Fish
This indigenous practice involves growing tow crops on the same land.
inter-cropping
This occurs when habitats are reduced to small portions or intersected by other land uses
Habitat fragmentation
Which UN convention aims to mitigate the effect of drought?
1994 United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)
MSY, a tool for managing renewable resources stands for:
Maximum sustainable yield
Limestone is a major resource of this Caribbean island:
The first settlers of the Caribbean included the Aarawak, Carib and
Ciboney
This refers to when an area becomes impacted by introduced contaminants
Pollution
Which is the Caribbeans main agreement to sustainable development and conservation of the marine environment
SPAW protocol
Villagers who decide to providing turtle tours instead of harvesting turtle meat are practicing:
Community based management
This non consumptive use of reefs, beaches and scenic forests provides income for the country and jobs for individuals
Tourism
These descendents from the West African slaves who escaped into forests of Surinam and Jamaica are called:
Maroons
Improper hydrocarbon extraction and transport can lead to these marine disasters affecting ecology and economy
Oillspills
Which treaty's objective is to 'stabalise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a safe level'?
1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
1997 Kyoto Protocol