Question 1

Endemic species are organisms that are

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A) in immediate danger of extinction. 
B) low in numbers but extinction is less imminent. 
C) located in many different geographic areas. 
D) found only on islands. 
E) native to or confined to a specific place. 
A) in immediate danger of extinction. 
B) low in numbers but extinction is less imminent. 
C) located in many different geographic areas. 
D) found only on islands. 
E) native to or confined to a specific place.

Question 2

Define species richness and discuss two factors associated with high species richness.

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Species richness is the number of differ

Question 3

The establishment of parks and reserves to preserve biological diversity in nature is an example of

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A) in situ conservation. 
B) ex situ conservation. 
C) re situ conservation. 
D) a natural setting zoo. 
E) a seed bank. 
A) in situ conservation. 
B) ex situ conservation. 
C) re situ conservation. 
D) a natural setting zoo. 
E) a seed bank.

Question 4

What of the following best describes the overall goal of conservation biology

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A) to catalogue biodiversity in geographic hotspots 
B) to introduce foreign species into new areas in a judicious manner 
C) to provide legal protection to listed threatened species 
D) to study how humans impact organisms and develop strategies to cope with declining biological diversity 
E) to develop strict controls for the exploitation of endangered species 
A) to catalogue biodiversity in geographic hotspots 
B) to introduce foreign species into new areas in a judicious manner 
C) to provide legal protection to listed threatened species 
D) to study how humans impact organisms and develop strategies to cope with declining biological diversity 
E) to develop strict controls for the exploitation of endangered species

Question 5

How does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)protect biodiversity

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A) it mandates that degraded lands be set aside for restoration 
B) it identifies biodiversity hotspots for designation as preserved habitat 
C) it bans the hunting,trade,and selling of endangered species 
D) it manages zoos and seed banks 
E) it provides detailed recovery plans for endangered species 
A) it mandates that degraded lands be set aside for restoration 
B) it identifies biodiversity hotspots for designation as preserved habitat 
C) it bans the hunting,trade,and selling of endangered species 
D) it manages zoos and seed banks 
E) it provides detailed recovery plans for endangered species

Question 6

All of the following are disadvantages of seed banks as a method of ex situ conservation except

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A) some type of seeds cannot tolerate the process of drying that storage requires. 
B) seeds do not remain alive indefinitely. 
C) the process of growing,harvesting and returning seeds to storage is expensive. 
D) storing a large amount of plant genetic material takes up a lot of space. 
E) plants stored in this manner remain stagnant in an evolutionary sense. 
A) some type of seeds cannot tolerate the process of drying that storage requires. 
B) seeds do not remain alive indefinitely. 
C) the process of growing,harvesting and returning seeds to storage is expensive. 
D) storing a large amount of plant genetic material takes up a lot of space. 
E) plants stored in this manner remain stagnant in an evolutionary sense.

Question 7

Currently,about 1400 species in the U.S.are listed as endangered or threatened.(a)Create a graph of the data from the chart below.Be sure to label the X and Y-axes.(b)Draw conclusions from the data that you graphed in part (a)as you compare and contrast any two of the animal categories.

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@#IMG-DLM& 
 Label Xaxis
1 = mammals
@#LAT-DLM& birds
@#LAT-DLM& fishe

Question 8

To adhere to ESA guidelines,the Fish and Wildlife Service must

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A) consider current economic conditions when designating endangered species. 
B) provide compensation for private property owners to save endangered species living on their lands. 
C) support the timber industry's access to old-growth forests. 
D) select critical habitats and design a detailed recovery plan for each endangered species listed. 
E) begin to delist endangered species to keep the numbers manageable at around 100. 
A) consider current economic conditions when designating endangered species. 
B) provide compensation for private property owners to save endangered species living on their lands. 
C) support the timber industry's access to old-growth forests. 
D) select critical habitats and design a detailed recovery plan for each endangered species listed. 
E) begin to delist endangered species to keep the numbers manageable at around 100.

Question 9

What are the four human causes of species endangerment and extinction
 Which one is the single greatest threat
 Give an example of a specific organism that has been harmed by each human activity.

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Humans contribute to species endangermen

Question 10

Ecosystem services provided by coastal environments include all of the following except

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A) provide a buffer against storms. 
B) dilute and remove pollutants. 
C) provide wildlife habitat. 
D) provide humans with food and recreation. 
E) prevent low-level extinction of species. 
A) provide a buffer against storms. 
B) dilute and remove pollutants. 
C) provide wildlife habitat. 
D) provide humans with food and recreation. 
E) prevent low-level extinction of species.

Question 11

What was most likely responsible for the disappearance of the dinosaurs

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A) background extinction 
B) mass extinction 
C) introduction of invasive species 
D) urban development 
E) commercial exploitation 
A) background extinction 
B) mass extinction 
C) introduction of invasive species 
D) urban development 
E) commercial exploitation

Endemic species are organisms that are

Define species richness and discuss two factors associated with high species richness.

The establishment of parks and reserves to preserve biological diversity in nature is an example of

What of the following best describes the overall goal of conservation biology

How does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)protect biodiversity

All of the following are disadvantages of seed banks as a method of ex situ conservation except

Currently,about 1400 species in the U.S.are listed as endangered or threatened.(a)Create a graph of the data from the chart below.Be sure to label the X and Y-axes.(b)Draw conclusions from the data that you graphed in part (a)as you compare and contrast any two of the animal categories.

To adhere to ESA guidelines,the Fish and Wildlife Service must

What are the four human causes of species endangerment and extinction Which one is the single greatest threat Give an example of a specific organism that has been harmed by each human activity.

Ecosystem services provided by coastal environments include all of the following except

What was most likely responsible for the disappearance of the dinosaurs

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Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

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Exam 15: Biodiversity and Conservation

Endemic species are organisms that are

Define species richness and discuss two factors associated with high species richness.

The establishment of parks and reserves to preserve biological diversity in nature is an example of

What of the following best describes the overall goal of conservation biology

How does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES)protect biodiversity

All of the following are disadvantages of seed banks as a method of ex situ conservation except

Currently,about 1400 species in the U.S.are listed as endangered or threatened.(a)Create a graph of the data from the chart below.Be sure to label the X and Y-axes.(b)Draw conclusions from the data that you graphed in part (a)as you compare and contrast any two of the animal categories.

To adhere to ESA guidelines,the Fish and Wildlife Service must

What are the four human causes of species endangerment and extinction Which one is the single greatest threat Give an example of a specific organism that has been harmed by each human activity.

Ecosystem services provided by coastal environments include all of the following except

What was most likely responsible for the disappearance of the dinosaurs

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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