Conservation Quiz #3

1. Conservation Quiz #3 Grade: «grade» «subject» Subject: «date» Date:

2. 1 Which of the following is adaptive radiation: A A species of moth eventually changes from ash/white to brown to avoid predators B A clown fish uses a anemone as shelter in a mutualistic relationship C A shift in the average speed on an antelope species in reaction to predators D Finches developing different types of beaks to feed on different food sources

3. 2 Biodiveristy can be best described as A a large number of the same genetics B a large number of the same populations C a variety of species within a community and/or ecosystem D a variety of ecosystem within a population

4. 3 The management and sustainable use of the natural environment and natural resources for ethical reasons and the benefit of humanity defines A Biology B Conservation Chemistry C Conservation Physiology D Conservation Biology

5. 4 Unequal distribution of species diversity near the equator defines: A species richness B latitudinal richness C equatorial gradient D latitudinal gradient

6. 5 Approximately how many species do we know exist on the planet: A 1.75 billion B 1.75 million C 10 million D 10 billion

7. 6 True or False: Humans have only recently (since the Industrial Revolution, 1760-1840) been environmentally destructive. True False

8. 7 Individuals that want pure wilderness based on a spiritual appreciation for nature are considered: A Preservationists B Conservationists C Biologists D Conservation Biologists

9. 8 The individuals that advocate a resource-based approach to the management of natural resources describes: A Preservationists B Conservationists C Biologists D Conservation Biologist

10. 9 Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of conservation biology A Evolutionary Change B Extinction Equilibrium C Dynamic Ecology D Human Change

11. 10 The global human population in 2050 is likely to be around A 6.7 billion people B 7.5 billion C 8.8 billion D 9.2 billion

12. 11 When considering national wastefulness & export, which of the following is FALSE: A Wealthy countries tend to be more wasteful than poorer countries B The fishing industries of wealthy countries are prosperous and are invading poorer countries' waters for cheaper fish C Large tracts of land in poorer countries are cleared for exports to wealthy countries D Over-exploitation can cause habitat destruction and cause species extinction

13. 12 All of the following are examples of human habitat destruction/alteration EXCEPT: A Urban development B Marine Aquaculture (fish farming) C Forest clearing due to fires from lightning D The introduction of agricultural crops such as soy, wheat, and corn

14. 13 True or False: Only rich, first world nations are wasteful. True False

15. 14 All of the following are reasons why scientists are unsure of the actual number of species on the planet, EXCEPT: A Many terrestrial species are highly migratory & difficult to keep track of B Many species are tiny and inconspicuous C Some areas remain little explored D Some species are very similar in appearance

16. 15 Which of the following magnifies all the other effects of other factors causing species decline/extinction: A habitat loss B human population growth C pollution of the air and water D introduction of invasive species

17. 16 Major conservation concerns include all of the following EXCEPT: A lack of food B lack of shelter C an increase in overall population D lack of waste

18. 17 The average rate of extinction that would be considered background extinction is _______ species going extinct every 500 to 1,000 years. A 1 B 10 C 100 D 1,000

19. 18 When considering a country's self-sufficiency, which of the following is FALSE: A Many countries that were self-sufficient a few years ago, now have to import food B Hungry & dissatisfied people often will make extensive rather than intensive use of their land C Landless people's tend guard natural resources to prevent over-exploitation D Governmental interest & action is often required to reduce the amount of starvation

20. 19 The disappearance of a particular population within an area, but not globally defines: A extinction B critically endangered C habitat loss D extirpation

21. 20 Which of the following is a reason for the high amount of biodiversity found near the equator: A a variety of temperatures allowing for many different niches B a consistent topography allowing for many mountain-dwelling niches near fresh water lakes C a consistent daily amount of light to feed the base of the food chain D a consistent low temperature due to the specific heat of salt water