Ecological Restoration Overview
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How many species of birds were documented after ecology restoration at the ranch?

  • 221 (correct)
  • Less than 50
  • 100
  • 150

What led to the doubling in size of the deer harvested from the preserve?

  • Improved hunting techniques
  • Population increase of deer
  • New hunting regulations
  • Access to diverse, native forage (correct)

What caused the land to have abundant natural springs and surface water?

  • Introduction of new bird species
  • Ecological restoration efforts (correct)
  • Increased rainfall
  • Construction of artificial wells

Which organization listed the Belize Barrier Reef System as a 'Heritage Site in Danger' in 2009?

<p>UNESCO (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that made the Belize Barrier Reef System unsustainable in the past?

<p>Pollution and degradation of the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT implemented by the Belize government for the restoration of the reef system?

<p>Promoting tourism activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve as mentioned in the text?

<p>Providing access to natural spaces, especially for disadvantaged children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did banning off-shore drilling have on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

<p>'Heritage Site in Danger' status was removed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action significantly contributed to the flourishing of the Belize Barrier Reef System according to the text?

<p>'No-take' fishing zones were established (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one positive outcome of the ecology restoration at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

<p>Increase in the number of bird species from less than 50 to 221 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ecological restoration efforts were implemented by the Belize government for the Belize Barrier Reef System?

<p>Banning Styrofoam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for listing the Belize Barrier Reef System as a 'Heritage Site in Danger'?

<p>Overfishing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Belize Barrier Reef System removed from the list of Heritage Sites in Danger?

<p>As a result of successful restoration efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the significant increase in diversity of bird species at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

<p>Ecology restoration efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one direct impact of banning off-shore oil exploration on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

<p>Enhanced sustainability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action helped in doubling the size of deer harvested from Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

<p>Ecology restoration efforts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of overfishing on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

<p>'Heritage Site in Danger' listing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve contribute to providing access to natural spaces?

<p>'Disadvantaged children and youth' focus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Belize Barrier Reef System no longer sustainable before restoration efforts were implemented?

<p>'Pollution and degradation' issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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