CEP Conservation & Sustainability 2

Question 1

Which federal law established the National Wilderness Preservation System in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Wilderness Act (1964)

Answer

The Wilderness Act of 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, protecting lands where human impact is minimal.

Question 2

In sustainable site planning, which stormwater management strategy most directly mimics natural hydrology?

Accepted Answer

Using bioswales and rain gardens

Answer

Bioswales and rain gardens infiltrate and slow stormwater on-site, replicating pre-development hydrological functions.

Question 3

The concept of 'carrying capacity' in environmental planning refers to:

Accepted Answer

The maximum population an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely

Answer

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size an environment can support without degradation of its resources.

Question 4

Which greenhouse gas has the highest 100-year global warming potential (GWP) among common pollutants?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Answer

SF6 has a 100-year GWP of approximately 23,500, far exceeding CO2, CH4, and N2O.

Question 5

A habitat corridor primarily functions to:

Accepted Answer

Connect fragmented habitat patches to support wildlife movement

Answer

Habitat corridors link isolated patches of suitable habitat, enabling gene flow and species movement across fragmented landscapes.

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