Biology Test Conservation Biology 5

Question 1

Which conservation strategy uses a single high-profile species to generate public support and funding that benefits entire ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Flagship species strategy

Answer

Flagship species such as giant pandas or tigers are charismatic animals used in marketing to attract conservation funding that protects broader biodiversity.

Question 2

Habitat loss interacts with climate change to threaten biodiversity primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Fragmented habitats prevent species from tracking shifting climate zones by moving

Answer

When habitats are fragmented, species cannot disperse to cooler or more suitable areas as climate zones shift, increasing extinction risk synergistically.

Question 3

In conservation planning, 'complementarity' refers to selecting reserves that:

Accepted Answer

Together maximize the number of species represented by including areas with different species compositions

Answer

Complementarity-based reserve selection chooses sites whose combined species pools maximize total biodiversity representation rather than duplicating the same species.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of bioremediation applied to conservation?

Accepted Answer

Using microorganisms to break down oil spills in contaminated wetlands

Answer

Bioremediation uses living organisms—often bacteria or fungi—to detoxify or remove pollutants from contaminated environments, restoring habitat quality.

Question 5

Why do conservation biologists often prioritize protecting biodiversity 'hotspots' over other regions?

Accepted Answer

Hotspots contain exceptionally high concentrations of endemic species under severe threat, offering maximum conservation return per dollar spent

Answer

Biodiversity hotspots are defined by high endemism and significant habitat loss, meaning protecting them preserves unique species found nowhere else at relatively low cost.

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Biology Test Conservation Biology 5