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What is the primary difference between Ex situ and In situ preservation?
What is the primary difference between Ex situ and In situ preservation?
Which term describes a species that is no longer found in its native habitat but exists in other areas?
Which term describes a species that is no longer found in its native habitat but exists in other areas?
What does the term 'Minimum viable population (MVP)' refer to?
What does the term 'Minimum viable population (MVP)' refer to?
Which of the following is NOT considered a pressure causing extinction?
Which of the following is NOT considered a pressure causing extinction?
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What is a key ecological value of biodiversity?
What is a key ecological value of biodiversity?
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What is a significant consequence of urban heat islands?
What is a significant consequence of urban heat islands?
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Which of the following is an example of sustainable waste management?
Which of the following is an example of sustainable waste management?
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Which principle is an essential aspect of smart growth in urban planning?
Which principle is an essential aspect of smart growth in urban planning?
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What is the purpose of district heating systems?
What is the purpose of district heating systems?
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What does NIMBY stand for, and what does it represent?
What does NIMBY stand for, and what does it represent?
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Study Notes
Chapter 15 Review Questions
- Differentiate between ex situ and in situ preservation methods.
- Define and distinguish among endangered, threatened, vulnerable, extirpated, and extinct species.
- Explain ecological values of biodiversity.
- Explain economic values of biodiversity.
- Explain extrinsic values of biodiversity.
- Identify major factors causing extinction.
Key Terms
- Biosphere reserves: Designated areas to protect biodiversity.
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): International agreement to regulate trade in endangered species.
- Ecologically extinct: Species no longer able to sustain populations in the wild.
- Ex situ conservation: Preservation of species outside their natural habitats.
- Extrinsic values: Values derived from the benefits a species provides to humans.
- Fragmentation: Division of habitats leading to reduced species populations.
- In situ preservation: Conservation of species within their natural habitats.
- Intrinsic value: Value inherent in a species, regardless of its usefulness to humans.
- Minimum viable population (MVP): Smallest population size that can persist over time.
- Population viability analysis (PVA): Modeling tool to predict the likelihood of species survival.
- Protected areas: Designated areas to safeguard biodiversity.
- Species at Risk Act (SARA): Legislative act to protect endangered or threatened species in a particular region.
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Test your understanding of key concepts in biodiversity with these review questions from Chapter 15. This quiz covers crucial preservation methods, the value of biodiversity, and the factors leading to extinction. Perfect for students of ecology and environmental science.
