Question 1

____________________ house a diverse array of species but are being illegally cleared and degraded at an alarming rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ house a diverse array of species...

Question 2

Name three major problems associated with building new roads into forests.

Accepted Answer

increased erosion,sediment run

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about tree plantations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tree plantations decrease overall forest biodiversity. 
B)  Tree plantations increase overall forest biodiversity. 
C)  The majority of tree plantations in the U.S. have been replaced by old-growth forests. 
D)  Tree plantations are best established on land that has not been degraded. 
E)  More tree plantations in the U.S. lead the way for more biologically diverse primary growth forests. 
A)  Tree plantations decrease overall forest biodiversity. 
B)  Tree plantations increase overall forest biodiversity. 
C)  The majority of tree plantations in the U.S. have been replaced by old-growth forests. 
D)  Tree plantations are best established on land that has not been degraded. 
E)  More tree plantations in the U.S. lead the way for more biologically diverse primary growth forests.

Question 4

Approaches to protect and sustain marine biodiversity include

Accepted Answer

A)  national and international regulations. 
B)  economic incentives. 
C)  marine sanctuaries. 
D)  integrated-coastal management. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  national and international regulations. 
B)  economic incentives. 
C)  marine sanctuaries. 
D)  integrated-coastal management. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 5

Ecological services provided by forests

Accepted Answer

A)  destabilize climate change. 
B)  are an infinite supply of ecological income. 
C)  are not essential for humans and their economies. 
D)  are worth hundreds of times less than their economic value. 
E)  are worth hundreds of times more than their economic value. 
A)  destabilize climate change. 
B)  are an infinite supply of ecological income. 
C)  are not essential for humans and their economies. 
D)  are worth hundreds of times less than their economic value. 
E)  are worth hundreds of times more than their economic value.

Question 6

Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased sedimentation of coastal waters makes protecting ____________________ difficult.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased...

Question 7

Deforestation of tropical forests have been a major problem in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Kenya. 
C)  Nigeria. 
D)  Brazil. 
E)  Canada. 
A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Kenya. 
C)  Nigeria. 
D)  Brazil. 
E)  Canada.

Question 8

A tract of land with similar-aged trees of one species for the specific purpose of clear cutting is referred to as a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

tree plant

Question 9

The Central American country that has established a system of reserves and national parks that by 2008 included about a quarter of its land,and is forefront in biodiversity conservation,is

Accepted Answer

A)  Nicaragua. 
B)  Costa Rica. 
C)  Panama. 
D)  El Salvador. 
E)  Honduras. 
A)  Nicaragua. 
B)  Costa Rica. 
C)  Panama. 
D)  El Salvador. 
E)  Honduras.

Question 10

The majority of the world's remaining tropical forests are found in

Accepted Answer

A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Kenya. 
C)  Nigeria. 
D)  Ethiopia. 
E)  Brazil. 
A)  Indonesia. 
B)  Kenya. 
C)  Nigeria. 
D)  Ethiopia. 
E)  Brazil.

Question 11

Human activities negative impact on the environment can be decreased by restoration or conservation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Forest management strategies that would make use of our national forests more sustainably include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  excluding most of the remaining old-growth forests from logging. 
B)  encouraging even-aged management in second-growth forests. 
C)  banning additional roads in national forests. 
D)  making biodiversity and ecological integrity the first priority. 
E)  establishing federally funded reforestation projects. 
A)  excluding most of the remaining old-growth forests from logging. 
B)  encouraging even-aged management in second-growth forests. 
C)  banning additional roads in national forests. 
D)  making biodiversity and ecological integrity the first priority. 
E)  establishing federally funded reforestation projects.

Question 13

Large predators

Accepted Answer

A)  have been excessively hunted and poisoned. 
B)  have sharply declining populations. 
C)  are no longer keeping prey species in check. 
D)  are illegally killed. 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  have been excessively hunted and poisoned. 
B)  have sharply declining populations. 
C)  are no longer keeping prey species in check. 
D)  are illegally killed. 
E)  all of these answers

Question 14

Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the ____________________ of forests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the...

Question 15

An area of forest that is repeatedly clear-cut and replanted in order to provide commercial wood products is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  old growth forest. 
B)  tree farm. 
C)  pulp mill. 
D)  second growth forest. 
E)  virgin forest. 
A)  old growth forest. 
B)  tree farm. 
C)  pulp mill. 
D)  second growth forest. 
E)  virgin forest.

Question 16

A single park in Costa Rica is home to more bird species than are found in all of North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In order to maintain ecological integrity and prevent depletion of biodiversity,conservation biologists recommend that a minimum of ____ of the globe's land be protected.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  12% 
D)  20% 
E)  30% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  12% 
D)  20% 
E)  30%

Question 18

Marine areas where no human activity is allowed are called

Accepted Answer

A)  marine reserves. 
B)  MPA's. 
C)  coral reefs. 
D)  coastal zones. 
E)  ocean parks. 
A)  marine reserves. 
B)  MPA's. 
C)  coral reefs. 
D)  coastal zones. 
E)  ocean parks.

Question 19

The majority of old-growth and second-growth forests in the U.S.have been replaced by biologically simplified tree plantations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List three potential harmful effects that could have occurred after the dirt road was built in the area.

Accepted Answer

Increased erosion; increased s

____________________ house a diverse array of species but are being illegally cleared and degraded at an alarming rate.

Name three major problems associated with building new roads into forests.

Which of the following statements is true about tree plantations?

Approaches to protect and sustain marine biodiversity include

Ecological services provided by forests

Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased sedimentation of coastal waters makes protecting ____________________ difficult.

Deforestation of tropical forests have been a major problem in all of the following areas except

A tract of land with similar-aged trees of one species for the specific purpose of clear cutting is referred to as a ____________________.

The Central American country that has established a system of reserves and national parks that by 2008 included about a quarter of its land,and is forefront in biodiversity conservation,is

The majority of the world's remaining tropical forests are found in

Human activities negative impact on the environment can be decreased by restoration or conservation.

Forest management strategies that would make use of our national forests more sustainably include all of the following except

Large predators

Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the ____________________ of forests.

An area of forest that is repeatedly clear-cut and replanted in order to provide commercial wood products is called a(n)

A single park in Costa Rica is home to more bird species than are found in all of North America.

In order to maintain ecological integrity and prevent depletion of biodiversity,conservation biologists recommend that a minimum of ____ of the globe's land be protected.

Marine areas where no human activity is allowed are called

The majority of old-growth and second-growth forests in the U.S.have been replaced by biologically simplified tree plantations.

List three potential harmful effects that could have occurred after the dirt road was built in the area.

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

____________________ house a diverse array of species but are being illegally cleared and degraded at an alarming rate.

Name three major problems associated with building new roads into forests.

Which of the following statements is true about tree plantations?

Approaches to protect and sustain marine biodiversity include

Ecological services provided by forests

Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased sedimentation of coastal waters makes protecting ____________________ difficult.

Deforestation of tropical forests have been a major problem in all of the following areas except

A tract of land with similar-aged trees of one species for the specific purpose of clear cutting is referred to as a ____________________.

The Central American country that has established a system of reserves and national parks that by 2008 included about a quarter of its land,and is forefront in biodiversity conservation,is

The majority of the world's remaining tropical forests are found in

Human activities negative impact on the environment can be decreased by restoration or conservation.

Forest management strategies that would make use of our national forests more sustainably include all of the following except

Large predators

Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the ____________________ of forests.

An area of forest that is repeatedly clear-cut and replanted in order to provide commercial wood products is called a(n)

A single park in Costa Rica is home to more bird species than are found in all of North America.

In order to maintain ecological integrity and prevent depletion of biodiversity,conservation biologists recommend that a minimum of ____ of the globe's land be protected.

Marine areas where no human activity is allowed are called

The majority of old-growth and second-growth forests in the U.S.have been replaced by biologically simplified tree plantations.

List three potential harmful effects that could have occurred after the dirt road was built in the area.

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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