Question 1

The top four countries in order of megadiversity are:

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A)  Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Indonesia. 
B)  Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Indonesia. 
C)  Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Columbia. 
D)  Indonesia, Columbia, Mexico, Brazil. 
E)  Indonesia, Brazil, Columbia and Ecuador. 
A)  Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Indonesia. 
B)  Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Indonesia. 
C)  Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Columbia. 
D)  Indonesia, Columbia, Mexico, Brazil. 
E)  Indonesia, Brazil, Columbia and Ecuador. D

Question 2

The ecosystem approach employs all of the following four points except

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A)  prioritizing the protection of megafauna. 
B)  map the world's most critical ecosystems. 
C)  protect endangered ecosystems and species. 
D)  restore as many ecosystems as possible. 
E)  provide landowners with financial assistance to protect biodiversity on their property. 
A)  prioritizing the protection of megafauna. 
B)  map the world's most critical ecosystems. 
C)  protect endangered ecosystems and species. 
D)  restore as many ecosystems as possible. 
E)  provide landowners with financial assistance to protect biodiversity on their property. A

Question 3

Creating a human-managed wetland is an example of creating a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

artificial ecosystem

Question 4

-List three examples that link indirect causes of tropical forest degradation to the direct causes of degradation shown in the diagram.

Accepted Answer

i)Not valuing ecological services can le

Question 5

Establishing public lands lessens the impact that humans have on Earth's ecosystems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An arrangement where a developing nation protects some forest area in exchange for debt relief or financial support from a developed nation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bankruptcy. 
B)  a conservation easement. 
C)  a land sale. 
D)  a debt for nature swap. 
E)  a conservation concession. 
A)  bankruptcy. 
B)  a conservation easement. 
C)  a land sale. 
D)  a debt for nature swap. 
E)  a conservation concession.

Question 7

Researchers have suggested all of the following science-based principles for carrying out most forms of ecological restoration and rehabilitation except

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A)  identifying the cause of the degradation. 
B)  introducing nonnative species. 
C)  reintroduction of native species. 
D)  protection of the area under threat. 
E)  eliminating causes of degradation. 
A)  identifying the cause of the degradation. 
B)  introducing nonnative species. 
C)  reintroduction of native species. 
D)  protection of the area under threat. 
E)  eliminating causes of degradation.

Question 8

Ecologists have identified ____ megadiversity countries that contain two thirds of all species.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  24 
C)  34 
D)  44 
E)  54 
A)  17 
B)  24 
C)  34 
D)  44 
E)  54

Question 9

Forests that have grown in an area through secondary ecological succession after a human or natural disturbance are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

second-gro

Question 10

Draw a megareserve including its component parts.Explain how megareserves both protect global biodiversity and compromise with human needs and interests.

Accepted Answer

A megareserve is a circular land area th

Question 11

What are some ways an individual can act on a small scale to reduce tropical deforestation?

Accepted Answer

Individuals can act to reduce tropical d

Question 12

Marine habitats are rapidly experiencing high rates of species extinction due to environmental factors such as the rapid growth of coastal development and poor management of the habitats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The U.S.sets aside the largest proportion of land area for biodiversity than any other country in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An important ecological role of forests is that they store carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The difference between a nature reserve and a wilderness area is that people are allowed to visit nature reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about tropical forests is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cover about 6% of Earth's land area. 
B)  They grow near the equator. 
C)  Over half of the world's tropical forests have already been cleared or degraded. 
D)  Reforestation is ensuring that tropical forests are being used on a sustainable-yield basis. 
E)  They are a primary storehouse for carbon. 
A)  They cover about 6% of Earth's land area. 
B)  They grow near the equator. 
C)  Over half of the world's tropical forests have already been cleared or degraded. 
D)  Reforestation is ensuring that tropical forests are being used on a sustainable-yield basis. 
E)  They are a primary storehouse for carbon.

Question 17

A commercial forest is a forest reserved exclusively for growing Christmas trees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In 1995,____ were reintroduced to the Yellowstone ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A)  coyotes 
B)  mountain lions 
C)  gray wolves 
D)  elk 
E)  buffalo 
A)  coyotes 
B)  mountain lions 
C)  gray wolves 
D)  elk 
E)  buffalo

Question 19

Clear-cutting

Accepted Answer

A)  leaves unattractive and unnatural forest openings. 
B)  reduces biodiversity. 
C)  can lead to erosion and flooding. 
D)  disrupts habitats. 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  leaves unattractive and unnatural forest openings. 
B)  reduces biodiversity. 
C)  can lead to erosion and flooding. 
D)  disrupts habitats. 
E)  all of these answers

Question 20

Roads into forests do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  cause erosion and sedimentation of waterways. 
B)  open up forests to economic activities. 
C)  expose forests to invasions by pests and diseases. 
D)  provide valuable wildlife habitat. 
E)  increase habitat fragmentation. 
A)  cause erosion and sedimentation of waterways. 
B)  open up forests to economic activities. 
C)  expose forests to invasions by pests and diseases. 
D)  provide valuable wildlife habitat. 
E)  increase habitat fragmentation.

The top four countries in order of megadiversity are:

The ecosystem approach employs all of the following four points except

Creating a human-managed wetland is an example of creating a(n)____________________.

-List three examples that link indirect causes of tropical forest degradation to the direct causes of degradation shown in the diagram.

Establishing public lands lessens the impact that humans have on Earth's ecosystems.

An arrangement where a developing nation protects some forest area in exchange for debt relief or financial support from a developed nation is called

Researchers have suggested all of the following science-based principles for carrying out most forms of ecological restoration and rehabilitation except

Ecologists have identified ____ megadiversity countries that contain two thirds of all species.

Forests that have grown in an area through secondary ecological succession after a human or natural disturbance are called ____________________.

Draw a megareserve including its component parts.Explain how megareserves both protect global biodiversity and compromise with human needs and interests.

What are some ways an individual can act on a small scale to reduce tropical deforestation?

Marine habitats are rapidly experiencing high rates of species extinction due to environmental factors such as the rapid growth of coastal development and poor management of the habitats.

The U.S.sets aside the largest proportion of land area for biodiversity than any other country in the world.

An important ecological role of forests is that they store carbon dioxide.

The difference between a nature reserve and a wilderness area is that people are allowed to visit nature reserves.

Which of the following statements about tropical forests is false?

A commercial forest is a forest reserved exclusively for growing Christmas trees.

In 1995,____ were reintroduced to the Yellowstone ecosystem.

Clear-cutting

Roads into forests do all of the following except

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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Exam 6: Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

The top four countries in order of megadiversity are:

The ecosystem approach employs all of the following four points except

Creating a human-managed wetland is an example of creating a(n)____________________.

-List three examples that link indirect causes of tropical forest degradation to the direct causes of degradation shown in the diagram.

Establishing public lands lessens the impact that humans have on Earth's ecosystems.

An arrangement where a developing nation protects some forest area in exchange for debt relief or financial support from a developed nation is called

Researchers have suggested all of the following science-based principles for carrying out most forms of ecological restoration and rehabilitation except

Ecologists have identified ____ megadiversity countries that contain two thirds of all species.

Forests that have grown in an area through secondary ecological succession after a human or natural disturbance are called ____________________.

Draw a megareserve including its component parts.Explain how megareserves both protect global biodiversity and compromise with human needs and interests.

What are some ways an individual can act on a small scale to reduce tropical deforestation?

Marine habitats are rapidly experiencing high rates of species extinction due to environmental factors such as the rapid growth of coastal development and poor management of the habitats.

The U.S.sets aside the largest proportion of land area for biodiversity than any other country in the world.

An important ecological role of forests is that they store carbon dioxide.

The difference between a nature reserve and a wilderness area is that people are allowed to visit nature reserves.

Which of the following statements about tropical forests is false?

A commercial forest is a forest reserved exclusively for growing Christmas trees.

In 1995,____ were reintroduced to the Yellowstone ecosystem.

Clear-cutting

Roads into forests do all of the following except

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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