Ch 10: Loss of biodiversity
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What is the main threat posed by acid mine drainage?

  • Enhancement of aquatic ecosystems
  • Preservation of habitats
  • Promotion of water quality
  • Disruption of water quality and aquatic ecosystems (correct)

    • Which activity significantly impacts wildlife populations and biodiversity?

  • Conservation efforts
  • Bushmeat trade (correct)
  • Community engagement
  • Habitat restoration

    • What is the main reason for targeting elephants in poaching incidents?

  • For their body parts
  • For their horns
  • For their social structures
  • For their tusks (correct)

    • How does urbanization impact ecological processes?

    <p>Disrupts ecological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of alien invasive plants on native vegetation?

    <p>Reducing biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to manage alien plant invasions according to the text?

    <p>Biological control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conservation action can help promote biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience?

    <p>Efforts to restore degraded habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do legislative measures contribute to addressing biodiversity loss?

    <p>Enabling habitat protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does raising public awareness about biodiversity value aim to achieve?

    <p>Fostering environmental stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential impact of poaching on elephant social structures?

    <p>Altering social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of biodiversity loss according to the text?

    <p>Habitat destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do farming methods contribute to habitat destruction and biodiversity loss?

    <p>Lead to soil degradation and loss of plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do luxury golf estate developments have on biodiversity?

    <p>Result in habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are mining operations considered harmful to biodiversity?

    <p>Cause habitat destruction, soil contamination, and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used when urban areas expand and absorb the surrounding rural landscape?

    <p>Urban sprawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does habitat destruction affect ecosystems?

    <p>Disrupts ecosystems and reduces habitat quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming practice is detrimental to soil health and biodiversity?

    <p>Monoculture farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does overgrazing contribute to habitat degradation?

    <p>Results in soil degradation and loss of habitat diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of deforestation on biodiversity?

    <p>Loss of habitat and decrease in biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are alien plant invasions harmful to ecosystems?

    <p>Disrupt native plant communities and reduce biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do poachers target rhinos?

    <p>For their horns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant threat to biodiversity posed by urbanization?

    <p>Pollution and habitat fragmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the bushmeat trade impact biodiversity?

    <p>Threatens biodiversity through unsustainable hunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are alien invasive plants harmful to ecosystems?

    <p>Disrupt native vegetation and reduce habitat suitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does elephant poaching have on ecosystem stability?

    <p>Undermines stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT used to manage alien plant invasions?

    <p>Ecosystem modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can biodiversity be promoted through conservation efforts and sustainable practices?

    <p>Restoring degraded habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are endangered species provided with refuges in protected areas?

    <p>To safeguard biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does community engagement contribute to effective biodiversity conservation?

    <p>Empowers local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is raising public awareness about biodiversity important?

    <p>To foster a culture of environmental stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does habitat destruction affect biodiversity?

    <p>It decreases biodiversity by disrupting natural habitats and diminishing available resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do monoculture farming practices contribute to habitat degradation?

    <p>They lead to soil degradation, erosion, and the loss of indigenous plant species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental issues are associated with luxury golf estate developments encroaching on ecologically sensitive areas?

    <p>Habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and increased pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do alien plant invasions affect natural ecosystems?

    <p>They outcompete native plants and disrupt ecosystem balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of surface and underground mining operations on biodiversity?

    <p>Threatening the survival of plant and animal species through habitat destruction and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do overgrazing and monoculture farming practices contribute to land degradation?

    <p>They lead to soil degradation, erosion, and loss of diversity by focusing on a single crop or excessive grazing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is habitat fragmentation a concern in biodiversity conservation?

    <p>It disrupts ecosystems by isolating populations, leading to reduced genetic diversity and species survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does poaching have on biodiversity and ecosystems?

    <p>It disrupts food chains and can lead to imbalances in ecosystems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do urbanization and mining activities contribute differently to biodiversity loss?

    <p>Urbanization leads to habitat destruction, whereas mining causes pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does soil contamination play in the loss of biodiversity?

    <p>Soil contamination threatens biodiversity by negatively affecting plant and animal species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does surface and underground mining operations have on biodiversity?

    <p>Threatening the survival of plant and animal species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do luxury golf estate developments affect biodiversity and ecosystems?

    <p>Result in habitat destruction and increased pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does overgrazing contribute to land degradation?

    <p>Causes soil degradation and erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of monoculture farming practices on habitat diversity?

    <p>Reducing habitat diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do habitat destruction and fragmentation impact ecosystem stability?

    <p>Make ecosystems less hospitable for diverse species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental issue arises from luxury golf estate developments encroaching on ecologically sensitive areas?

    <p>Habitat destruction and increased pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do human activities such as farming, urbanization, and mining contribute to habitat destruction?

    <p>By reducing resource availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does habitat fragmentation play in decreasing biodiversity?

    <p>Diminishing species interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does habitat destruction caused by urbanization affect ecosystem functioning?

    <p>Disrupts ecosystem stability and functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is biodiversity loss considered a critical issue in ecosystems?

    <p>It disrupts ecosystem stability and functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge in managing alien plant invasions, despite various control measures?

    <p>Limited success in eradicating alien invasive plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action plays a vital role in ensuring sustainable development practices and addressing root causes of biodiversity loss?

    <p>Empowering indigenous peoples in resource management decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protected areas like national parks contribute to biodiversity conservation?

    <p>By providing essential refuges for endangered species and habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is education and awareness crucial for fostering environmental stewardship?

    <p>To instill a culture of responsible behavior towards nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bushmeat trade pose a significant threat to biodiversity in tropical regions?

    <p>By hunting large mammals for subsistence and commercial purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative consequence of poaching on elephant social structures?

    <p>Disruption and alteration of elephant social dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can habitat restoration efforts contribute to ecosystem resilience?

    <p>By promoting biodiversity conservation and habitat rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is enacting and enforcing legislation essential for biodiversity conservation?

    <p>To regulate land use, wildlife trade, and habitat protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consequence of rapid urban sprawl on the environment?

    <p>Impedance of animal migration patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do alien invasive plants contribute to disrupting ecological processes?

    <p>By outcompeting native plants and disrupting natural balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does poaching have on elephant social structures?

    <p>Disrupts elephant social structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bushmeat trade affect biodiversity in tropical regions?

    <p>It significantly threatens biodiversity by targeting large mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason behind Rhino poaching incidents?

    <p>Rhinoceros horns are valuable in traditional Asian medicine markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key challenges in managing alien plant invasions?

    <p>Unforeseen consequences can arise from control methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do urbanization and mining activities contribute to biodiversity loss?

    <p>They convert natural habitats, disrupt ecological processes, and fragment habitats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is habitat destruction considered a leading cause of biodiversity loss?

    <p>It disrupts natural habitats and diminishes available resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do luxury golf estate developments contribute to habitat destruction?

    <p>By encroaching on ecologically sensitive areas and using chemical inputs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor promotes land degradation by reducing habitat diversity?

    <p>Overgrazing in monoculture farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary threat posed by alien plant invasions to biodiversity?

    <p>Decrease in available resources for native species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do human activities contribute to the ongoing loss of biodiversity?

    <p>Through factors like habitat destruction, poaching, and alien plant invasions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is poaching a significant threat to biodiversity according to the text?

    <p>It disrupts ecological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does habitat restoration contribute to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience?

    <p>By establishing wildlife corridors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is controlling alien plant invasions important in biodiversity conservation?

    <p>To displace native flora and fauna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing protected areas like national parks?

    <p>To provide essential refuges for endangered species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does education and awareness contribute to biodiversity conservation?

    <p>By fostering environmental stewardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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