Biodiversity and Endangered Species

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What is the primary purpose of habitat management in wildlife conservation?

To increase the population of a particular species

To provide food, water, and cover for animals (correct)

To reintroduce non-native species to empty niches

To regulate hunting activity and maintain carrying capacity

What is the term for introducing a species to an area where it had become extinct?

Reintroduction (correct)

Habitat restoration

Artificial introduction

Native species introduction

Why are hunting seasons typically held in the fall?

To control population growth before winter (correct)

To allow for recreational hunting

To reduce disease transmission

To coincide with mating season

What is the term for the maximum number of animals that an environment can support?

Carrying capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of population censuses in wildlife management?

To check if populations are within appropriate levels Signup and view all the answers

Why are migratory birds often protected during their migrations?

Because they travel long distances Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when a species is no longer found in an area it once inhabited but still exists elsewhere?

Local extinction Signup and view all the answers

According to the IUCN Red List, what is the categorization of a species that is at high risk of extinction in the wild?

Critically endangered Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of species that are more likely to become extinct?

Specialized niche Signup and view all the answers

What is an approach to preserving biodiversity at the species level?

Species listing and legal protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cumulative impact of multiple threats to biodiversity?

Synergistic effect Signup and view all the answers

What type of organisms are more likely to become extinct in small, restricted areas?

Specialized organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the general public in developing countries regarding biodiversity?

Meeting immediate needs of food and shelter Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between endangered and threatened species?

Endangered species are in immediate danger of extinction, while threatened species could become extinct if a critical environmental factor is changed Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the amendments to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the U.S.?

The amendments weakened the ability of the U.S. government to add new species to the list Signup and view all the answers

What was the conservation effort for the Arabian oryx?

Reintroducing the species into the wild from captivity Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the conservation efforts for the giant panda bear?

The giant panda bear was downlisted to vulnerable in 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in preserving biodiversity according to the text?

Assigning value to the species Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

We can look at biodiversity by counting up the number of different types (or variants) at various levels of a hierarchy: Genes within populations. Populations within species. Species within communities and ecosystems. Ecosystems within landscapes and the overall biosphere.

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This quiz covers the importance of preserving biodiversity and the actions taken to protect endangered species. Learn about the Endangered Species Act and the difference between endangered and threatened species.