Restoration and Conservation Strategies
This approach involves reintroducing species that have been extirpated (locally extinct) from a particular area, in order to restore ecological balance.
A) Assisted migration
B) Species rewilding
C) In-situ conservation
D) Ex-situ conservation
B) Species rewilding
Which of the following is considered a provisioning ecosystem service?
a) Pollination
b) Clean water
c) Timber and food
d) Soil fertility
c) Timber and food
Which of the following organizations is primarily responsible for monitoring the conservation status of species worldwide?
a) Greenpeace
b) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
This human activity is responsible for the largest global loss of forest cover.
a) Mining
b) Urbanization
c) Deforestation for agriculture
d) Tourism
c) Deforestation for agriculture
Which of the following best describes "ecosystem management"?
a) Managing ecosystems for maximum economic profit
b) Preserving ecosystems by creating national parks
c) Managing ecosystems while considering both ecological and human needs
d) Only focusing on preserving endangered species
c) Managing ecosystems while considering both ecological and human needs
The practice of planting native trees and shrubs to restore habitat and improve ecosystem services is an example of this type of restoration.
A) Bioremediation
B) Afforestation
C) Reforestation
D) Agricultural intensification
C) Reforestation
The process by which ecosystems absorb and store carbon dioxide, helping to regulate the Earth's climate, is known as ______________.
Carbon sequestration
Captive breeding programs help to restore populations of endangered species by breeding them in controlled environments and releasing them into the wild.
True
Invasive species are only a problem in tropical ecosystems. TRUE OR FALSE
False
Conservation areas are strictly off-limits to human activities such as agriculture and tourism.
False
This term refers to the creation of wildlife corridors, allowing species to migrate safely across fragmented landscapes.
A) Habitat fragmentation
B) Connectivity conservation
C) Ecological footprints
D) Biosphere reserves
B) Connectivity conservation
Wetlands act as natural water filters, removing pollutants from water before it enters larger bodies of water.
True
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was established in ______________ to promote global biodiversity protection.
1992
Which of the following is a direct result of overfishing?
a) Loss of coral reefs
b) Ocean acidification
c) Depletion of fish stocks
d) Soil erosion
c) Depletion of fish stocks
__________ involves restoring damaged ecosystems by reintroducing native species and improving habitat conditions.
Ecological restoration
One of the most successful global restoration projects, this program focuses on protecting and restoring wetlands to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate flooding.
A) The Green Belt Movement
B) The Ramsar Convention
C) The Earthwatch Program
D) The Clean Water Act
B) The Ramsar Convention
Which of the following is an example of a regulating ecosystem service?
a) Genetic diversity
b) Water purification
c) Food production
d) Timber harvesting
b) Water purification
Which of the following is NOT a major threat to biodiversity?
a) Habitat destruction
b) Climate change
c) Invasive species
d) Sustainable farming practices
d) Sustainable farming practices
The process by which excessive nutrients, often from fertilizers, enter aquatic systems and cause oxygen depletion is known as ______________.
Eutrophication
What is the goal of integrated ecosystem management?
a) To promote only economic development in ecosystems
b) To maintain the health of ecosystems while also supporting human activities
c) To eliminate all invasive species
d) To prevent human use of natural resources
b) To maintain the health of ecosystems while also supporting human activities
This concept is used in restoration ecology, focusing on the return of an ecosystem to its original state before human disturbance, often with minimal ongoing human management.
A) Passive restoration
B) Active restoration
C) Adaptive management
D) Socio-ecological restoration
A) Passive restoration
This ecosystem service is responsible for the production of oxygen through the process of photosynthesis.
What is primary production?
The main purpose of the IUCN Red List is to assess the __________ of various species around the world.
risk of extinction
Which greenhouse gas, primarily produced by burning fossil fuels, is the main driver of climate change and ecosystem disruptions?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Which of the following is a key principle of ecosystem-based management?
A) Focusing only on the most economically valuable species
B) Managing natural resources in isolation from their surrounding environment
C) Prioritizing short-term economic gains over long-term ecological health
D) Considering the entire ecosystem, including species, habitats, and ecological processes
D) Considering the entire ecosystem, including species, habitats, and ecological processes