Importance of Wildlife Preserves and Recycling in Ecosystems

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Which of the following is the main purpose of restoring a habitat?

To establish wildlife corridors for animals to travel safely

To reduce the Earth's ability to maintain its biodiversity

To increase the rate of human activity in the area

To provide food and shelter for native animal and insect species (correct)

What is the current rate of biodiversity loss compared to the past 65 million years?

100 times faster than the past 65 million years

1,000 times faster than the past 65 million years (correct)

10 times faster than the past 65 million years

The same as it has been for the past 65 million years

What is the IUCN's prediction for the number of species that will go extinct in the next half-century?

Over 1 million species (correct)

Over 1,000 species

Over 500 species

Over 100 species

How can practicing sustainability help protect biodiversity?

By using resources more wisely so that Earth can maintain its riches Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of wild areas in efforts to restore ecosystems?

Wild areas serve as a reference point for how the environment of a given area should function Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of buying organic products in terms of protecting biodiversity?

Organic products reduce habitat damage by eliminating harmful pesticides and fertilizers Signup and view all the answers

What are Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)?

Sites that contribute significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Biodiversity Indicator?

The number of endangered species in a particular region Signup and view all the answers

What are the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?

A framework of 20 global targets for conserving biodiversity by 2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species?

An inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a conservation effort?

Establishing a protected area for endangered species Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of environmental protection laws?

To safeguard the environment and conserve biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which US president has designated the least amount of wilderness areas?

George W. Bush Signup and view all the answers

What policy decision by the Bush administration is described as being against the environment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which US president added the most species to the endangered species list?

Bill Clinton Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 25 roadless rule that was eliminated by the Bush administration?

It prevented logging and road construction in 60 million acres of national forests. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the overall environmental record of the George W. Bush administration according to the passage?

Strongly focused on economic development at the expense of environmental protection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Kyoto protocol that the Bush administration decided not to ratify?

It established binding emissions reduction targets for developed countries to mitigate climate change. Signup and view all the answers