rewilding
What is rewilding?
Rewilding is a form of ecological restoration aimed at increasing biodiversity.
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
The blue whale.
What is the largest rainforest in the world?
The amazon rainforest
What does the term "biodiversity" refer to?
The variety of life on Earth, including plants,animals and microorganisms.
What does the acronym "WWF" stand for in the context of conservation?
World Wide fund for nature
Give an example of a species that might be reintroduced as part of a rewilding project.
Wolves, beavers, or bison are examples of species often reintroduced during rewilding efforts.
Which large predator, once extinct in Yellowstone National Park, was successfully reintroduced through rewilding efforts in the 1990s?
The Gray wolf
Which oceanic region is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia
Name one reason why biodiversity is important for ecosystems.
Biodiversity helps ecosystems to be more resilient to changes and provides essential services like clean air and water.
What is the term for using less of a resource to make it last longer and reduce waste?
Conservation.
What is the goal of rewilding projects?
The goal is to restore ecological balance, increase biodiversity, and create sustainable habitats for wildlife.
What species of bear is native to China and known for its black and white fur?
The Panda.
What is the name of the icy region surrounding the North Pole?
The Arctic
What is the term for the number of different species in a given area?
Species richness.
Which action can help conserve water at home: A) Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth, or B) Turning off the tap while brushing teeth?
B) Turning off the tap while brushing teeth
Name one challenge associated with rewilding efforts.
challenges include conflicts with human activities such as agriculture, concerns about reintroducing predators, or debates over land use and management.
Which bird, native to New Zealand, is flightless and nocturnal?
The Kiwi.
Which African country is known for its vast savannas and diverse wildlife?
Tanzania
What is habitat fragmentation, and how does it affect biodiversity?
Habitat fragmentation is the breaking up of habitats into smaller patches. It can lead to loss of biodiversity by disrupting ecosystems and reducing the ability of species to move and interact.
What is the name of the process by which trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen?
photosynthesis.
give an example of a successful rewilding project and describe its impact on the ecosystem.
Answers will vary.
What is the scientific name for the African elephant?
Loxodonta africana
Which American state & part of north America is often called the "last frontier" due to its vast wilderness areas?
Alaska
What does it mean if an ecosystem is resilient?
Ecosystem resilience refers to the ability of an ecosystem to absorb change and return to the same equilibrium state after experiencing a temporary disturbance.
True or False: The extinction of one species can have a bad effect, leading to the decline of other species in an ecosystem.
True!