Socio-Economic Issues in Biodiversity Conservation

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What is the underlying reason behind habitat alteration and encroachment?

Natural disasters
Socio-economic factors (correct)
Climate change
Poor governance

What term is used to refer to indigenous peoples in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

Indigenous cultural communities (correct)
Ethnic minorities
National minorities
Tribes

What is the consequence of economic development on ecosystem people?

Preservation of traditional practices
Improved productivity
Conversion into biosphere people (correct)
Increased cultural diversity

What is the result of human introduction of species to a new environment?

Examples include marine toads and Psyllids (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ecosystem people?

They are adapted to their local ecosystem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of economic development on productivity?

Short-term productivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of animals in zoos in the past?

For educational displays and taxonomic studies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of ex situ conservation in zoos?

To prevent species from becoming extinct when their populations are perilously low (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a field of study available in modern zoos?

Ecological engineering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general population threshold below which vertebrate species would require close cooperation between field conservationists and captive breeding specialists?

1,000 individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reintroducing species in their natural habitat?

To conserve endangered species (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as an example of endangered species being conserved in zoos?

African Elephant (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Simian Conservation and Breeding Center?

Breeding Philippine Monkeys (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Botanic Gardens' activities?

Conserving and preserving biodiversity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Philippine Raptor Conservation Program located?

Makiling Botanic Gardens, UPLB (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining specimen collections in the Botanic Gardens?

To study and record plant species for research (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Tamaraw Conservation Project?

Conserving Tamaraws (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preserving rare or endangered species in the Botanic Gardens?

To reintroduce them into the wild or for habitat restoration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge in the development of new medicines?

Long time period from discovery to commercialization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Convention on Biological Diversity?

Protecting genetic resources and national sovereignty (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential issue with biodiversity prospecting?

It may not guarantee economic growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential source of funding for biodiversity conservation?

Seed sales tax (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of crop biotech advancements on global agriculture?

Dramatic, with significant socio-economic implications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of ecotourism in terms of biodiversity conservation?

Providing immediate funding for biodiversity conservation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of seed banks in the Philippines?

Serving as resource centers for conservation, research, and development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of seed storage?

Cost-effectiveness for samples (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's flora possess recalcitrant seeds?

15% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following institutions is involved in seed conservation?

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of seed storage?

Requirement for periodic seed regeneration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of seed is difficult to store due to sensitivity in temperature and humidity?

Recalcitrant seeds (C) Signup and view all the answers