Question 1

Preservation of genetic diversity essential for breeding programs to improve cultivated plants and domestic animals is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  REDD mission.
B)  Endangered Species Act.
C)  IUCN World Conservation Strategy.
D)  UNESCO Man in the Biosphere program.

Question 2

Which of the following likely has the least amount of land exhibiting edge effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  a wilderness area that is 9000 km2
B)  a city park with playgrounds and walking trails
C)  a narrow area of land on each side of a river is part of a state park
D)  a greenway bike trail through a city or town
E)  a national park that contains hiking trails to cultural sites like battlefields

Question 3

Over the past decade,the number of park visitors has ________ and park budgets have ________.

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A)  increased by more than one half;increased by about 25%
B)  increased by one third;decreased by about 25%
C)  decreased by more than one half;decreased by about 25%
D)  decreased by one third;increased by about 25%
E)  stayed about the same;decreased by about 25%

Question 4

Which nation listed below has the highest deforestation rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brazil
B)  Russia
C)  Japan
D)  India
E)  Canada

Question 5

Diversity can be preserved by linking reserves together with corridors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The primary aim of the U.S.Forest Service has historically been to provide ________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the benefits of forests for current and future populations;ecocentric preservation
B)  fire patrols to protect ancient forests;biocentric preservation
C)  wildlife habitat;biocentric preservation
D)  public recreation and education;pragmatic conservation
E)  timber to logging companies;pragmatic conservation

Question 7

What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

Accepted Answer

A)  GIS
B)  REDD
C)  adaptive management
D)  PVA
E)  MAB

Question 8

An increased number of cowbirds (a species that likes areas where grassland and forests meet) would be an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A)  overharvest of timber.
B)  overgrazing of grasslands.
C)  increased edge habitat.
D)  decreased biodiversity.
E)  lack of proper habitat management.

Question 9

The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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A)  Asia.
B)  North America.
C)  South America.
D)  Africa.
E)  Europe.

Question 10

A promising approach to encourage conservation and preservation in developing countries is

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian conservation.
B)  biocentric preservation.
C)  the REDD program.
D)  ecosystem management.
E)  pastoralism.

Question 11

Annually,the Forest Service ________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  makes a profit;building roads into wilderness areas
B)  loses money;building roads into wilderness areas
C)  loses money;exporting logs to Canada
D)  makes a profit;exporting logs to Canada
E)  loses money;replanting

Question 12

The first symptom of range overgrazing is usually

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A)  gullying.
B)  the absence of trees.
C)  the compaction of soils.
D)  desertification.
E)  the disappearance of palatable herbs.

Question 13

Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

Accepted Answer

A)  are exotic in North America.
B)  have an unusually high market value.
C)  are highly adapted to their special environment.
D)  are found in other North American forests,in very different environmental conditions.
E)  migrate long distances to feed in the old-growth forests.

Question 14

________ are a proposed solution to enhance species survival by effectively creating a large preserve from several smaller ones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Edge effects
B)  Core habitat
C)  Corridors
D)  Biomes
E)  Pathways

Question 15

Knowing that there are many endangered species found in the old growth forests of the United States,what might you expect remains today of all the old growth forests that stood in the United States before European settlement?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 90 percent
B)  about 35 percent
C)  about 50 percent
D)  about 25 percent
E)  less than 10 percent

Question 16

A major limiting factor to success of parks and reserves in developing nations would be

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of biodiversity in those countries.
B)  a lack of area suitable to set aside as a park or reserve.
C)  the lack of scientific data to manage the parks and reserves.
D)  the lack of money and infrastructure to manage the parks and preserves.
E)  a lack of interest in the development of parks and preserves.

Question 17

The IUCN world conservation strategy is directed at protecting

Accepted Answer

A)  resources from human use.
B)  endangered species.
C)  wildlife from poaching.
D)  world climate stability.
E)  ecosystems and biodiversity.

Question 18

The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Economically,monoculture forestry is advantageous for the loggers because

Accepted Answer

A)  it produces large quantities of a single type of tree for a particular use,such as building timber or paper pulp.
B)  it is labor-intensive and thus increases job opportunities for local people.
C)  high levels of pesticides and herbicides may be needed,therefore there is more money spent and in the system.
D)  the increase in wildlife diversity is beneficial to the tourism industry.
E)  a mix of the different trees leads to a good resource base if the market for one type of timber falls.

Question 20

The UNESCO idea of biosphere reserves illustrates which of the following philosophies of environmental protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  preservation and Utilitarian Conservation
B)  preservation
C)  utilitarian Conservation
D)  wilderness
E)  aesthetic environmentalism

Exam 6: Environmental Conservation: Forests,grasslands,parks,and Nature Preserves

________ are a proposed solution to enhance species survival by effectively creating a large preserve from several smaller ones.

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Over the past decade,the number of park visitors has ________ and park budgets have ________.

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Diversity can be preserved by linking reserves together with corridors.

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Economically,monoculture forestry is advantageous for the loggers because

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A major limiting factor to success of parks and reserves in developing nations would be

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The primary aim of the U.S.Forest Service has historically been to provide ________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of ________.

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Annually,the Forest Service ________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________.

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The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

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A promising approach to encourage conservation and preservation in developing countries is

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Which nation listed below has the highest deforestation rate?

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What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

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The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

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Knowing that there are many endangered species found in the old growth forests of the United States,what might you expect remains today of all the old growth forests that stood in the United States before European settlement?

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The IUCN world conservation strategy is directed at protecting

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The first symptom of range overgrazing is usually

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The UNESCO idea of biosphere reserves illustrates which of the following philosophies of environmental protection?

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Preservation of genetic diversity essential for breeding programs to improve cultivated plants and domestic animals is part of the

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An increased number of cowbirds (a species that likes areas where grassland and forests meet) would be an indicator of

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Which of the following likely has the least amount of land exhibiting edge effects.

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