18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of habitat management in wildlife conservation?
To provide food, water, and cover for animals
What is the term for introducing a species to an area where it had become extinct?
Reintroduction
Why are hunting seasons typically held in the fall?
To control population growth before winter
What is the term for the maximum number of animals that an environment can support?
Carrying capacity
What is the purpose of population censuses in wildlife management?
To check if populations are within appropriate levels
Why are migratory birds often protected during their migrations?
Because they travel long distances
What is the term for when a species is no longer found in an area it once inhabited but still exists elsewhere?
Local extinction
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
What is a characteristic of species that are more likely to become extinct?
Specialized niche
What is an approach to preserving biodiversity at the species level?
Species listing and legal protection
What is the term for the cumulative impact of multiple threats to biodiversity?
Synergistic effect
What type of organisms are more likely to become extinct in small, restricted areas?
Specialized organisms
What is the primary concern of the general public in developing countries regarding biodiversity?
Meeting immediate needs of food and shelter
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
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
What was the conservation effort for the Arabian oryx?
Reintroducing the species into the wild from captivity
What was the outcome of the conservation efforts for the giant panda bear?
The giant panda bear was downlisted to vulnerable in 2016
What is the main challenge in preserving biodiversity according to the text?
Assigning value to the species
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.
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.
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