Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Conservation Biology Fundamentals study set below.
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1
What term describes the total variety of life forms, including species and ecosystems, in a given area?
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A
Taxonomy
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B
Biodiversity
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C
Succession
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D
Adaptation
2
Which of the following is the primary cause of modern biodiversity loss?
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A
Volcanic eruptions
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B
Habitat destruction
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C
Natural climate cycles
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D
Over-pollination
3
What is an invasive species?
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A
A species native to a protected park
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B
A species introduced to an environment where it becomes harmful
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C
A species that is endangered in the wild
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D
A species that is strictly herbivorous
4
Which international organization maintains the 'Red List' of threatened species?
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A
IUCN
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B
WHO
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C
NASA
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D
UNICEF
5
What is a biological corridor?
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A
A zoo enclosure
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B
A path connecting two fragmented habitats
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C
A migration route for birds
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D
A method of waste disposal
6
Which term refers to the variety of genes within a single species?
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A
Genetic diversity
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B
Species richness
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C
Ecosystem stability
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D
Phenotypic plasticity
7
What is an 'endemic' species?
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A
A species that migrates seasonally
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B
A species found in only one specific geographic location
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C
A species that has gone extinct
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D
A species that relies on humans for survival
8
Which of these is a major consequence of deforestation?
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A
Increased oxygen production
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B
Increased soil erosion
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C
Cooling of the local climate
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D
Increased forest density
9
What is the 'IUCN Red List' category for a species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild?
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A
Least Concern
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B
Near Threatened
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C
Critically Endangered
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D
Data Deficient
10
What is the goal of captive breeding programs?
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A
To produce pets for the public
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B
To study animal behavior in labs
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C
To increase populations of endangered species
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D
To train animals for zoos
11
Which human activity contributes most significantly to global warming and subsequent habitat loss?
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A
Recycling paper
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B
Burning fossil fuels
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C
Organic gardening
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D
Walking to work
12
What is 'in-situ' conservation?
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A
Conserving species within their natural habitat
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B
Conserving species in zoos
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C
Conserving species in seed banks
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D
Conserving species in laboratories
13
What term refers to the illegal hunting or harvesting of wild animals?
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A
Poaching
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B
Sustainable fishing
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C
Conservation
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D
Domestication
14
Which gas, when increased in the atmosphere, is a primary driver of ocean acidification?
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A
Nitrogen
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B
Oxygen
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C
Carbon dioxide
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D
Helium
15
What is an 'indicator species'?
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A
A species that is extinct
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B
A species whose health reflects the status of its ecosystem
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C
A species that is only found in cities
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D
A species that feeds on other species
16
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
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A
Coal
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B
Natural gas
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C
Solar energy
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D
Petroleum
17
What is ecosystem services?
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A
Services provided by humans to nature
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B
Benefits humans derive from healthy ecosystems
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C
The cost of maintaining a park
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D
The process of plant decomposition
18
What is the role of a seed bank?
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A
To store money for parks
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B
To preserve genetic diversity of plant species
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C
To provide food for birds
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D
To grow crops for commercial sale
