Environmental Science Biodiversity and Conservation 2

Question 1

What is the species-area relationship in conservation biology?

Accepted Answer

Larger habitat areas support more species

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Larger species need larger territories

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Species diversity is proportional to geographic area surveyed

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Island species are smaller than mainland counterparts

Question 2

What is a wildlife corridor and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

A strip of habitat connecting isolated patches; allows animal movement and gene flow

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A legal zone restricting development; protects critical habitat

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A managed area for wildlife tourism; generates conservation funding

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A buffer zone around national parks; prevents human encroachment

Question 3

Which concept describes the minimum viable population (MVP) in conservation?

Accepted Answer

The smallest population size with a high probability of persisting long-term

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The maximum population a habitat can support

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The optimal breeding population for captive programs

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The population level at which a species is removed from the endangered list

Question 4

Which treaty regulates international trade in endangered species?

Accepted Answer

CITES

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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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Ramsar Convention

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Bern Convention

Question 5

What is bioremediation?

Accepted Answer

Using microorganisms to break down pollutants in contaminated environments

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Using plants to absorb heavy metals from soil

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Restoring native plant communities to degraded land

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Breeding pollution-tolerant species for contaminated areas

Question 6

What is phytoremediation?

Accepted Answer

Using plants to absorb, contain, or detoxify soil pollutants

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Using animals to control invasive plant species

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Treating water with plant extracts

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Photosynthesis-based energy production for cleanup