Conservation Biology Quiz

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Which field of study aims to protect species, habitats, and ecosystems from extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions?

  • Conservation biology (correct)
  • Zoology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science

When did the term 'conservation biology' originate as a new field of study?

  • 2003
  • 1985
  • 1992
  • 1978 (correct)

Who led the first international conference on research in conservation biology?

  • Jared Diamond
  • Bruce A. Wilcox (correct)
  • Kurt Benirschke
  • Michael E. Soulé

What prompted the convening of the first international conference on research in conservation biology?

<p>Concern over tropical deforestation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sciences does conservation biology draw on?

<p>Natural and social sciences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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