Question 1

Why is the whooping crane prone to extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of its tendencies to fly into cars, powerlines, and tall building 
B)  because of its meat is prized as a delicacy 
C)  because of its valuable feathers 
D)  because of its small clutch size, small populations, and developments along its migration routes 
A)  because of its tendencies to fly into cars, powerlines, and tall building 
B)  because of its meat is prized as a delicacy 
C)  because of its valuable feathers 
D)  because of its small clutch size, small populations, and developments along its migration routes

Question 2

What is a feature of the Japanese kudzu vine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It flowers twice a year. 
B)  It bears toxic berries that deplete bird populations. 
C)  It is a source of starch for use in Canadian beverages. 
D)  It has a strong root system that helps control soil erosion. 
A)  It flowers twice a year. 
B)  It bears toxic berries that deplete bird populations. 
C)  It is a source of starch for use in Canadian beverages. 
D)  It has a strong root system that helps control soil erosion.

Question 3

What is the greatest threat to most species?

Accepted Answer

A)  sport hunting 
B)  parasitic infestation 
C)  habitat reduction 
D)  water pollution 
A)  sport hunting 
B)  parasitic infestation 
C)  habitat reduction 
D)  water pollution

Question 4

To control alien species that have no natural competitors,scientists must remove the species from the ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

By what method are seed gene banks controlled?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are kept in warm environments with low humidity. 
B)  They are kept in warm environments with high humidity. 
C)  They are kept in refrigerated environments with low humidity. 
D)  They are kept in refrigerated environments with high humidity. 
A)  They are kept in warm environments with low humidity. 
B)  They are kept in warm environments with high humidity. 
C)  They are kept in refrigerated environments with low humidity. 
D)  They are kept in refrigerated environments with high humidity.

Question 6

Some species are good ___________________________________ because they live in all biomes and climates,respond promptly to changes in the environment,and are easy to mark and recapture.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 7

The percentage of mammals threatened with premature extinction because of human activities is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The percentage of mammals threatened with premature...

Question 8

What type of "island" could a national park be viewed as,given that a national park is usually surrounded by agriculture,industry,and logging?

Accepted Answer

A)  agriculture island 
B)  habitat island 
C)  industrial island 
D)  stream island 
A)  agriculture island 
B)  habitat island 
C)  industrial island 
D)  stream island

Question 9

Which excursion is an environmentalist unlikely to go on?

Accepted Answer

A)  an ecotour that hires naturalists and local people 
B)  an ecotour that contributes a high percentage of the tour company's profits to local environmental projects 
C)  an ecotour that takes precautions to reduce the tour's impacts on the local ecosystem 
D)  an ecotour that provides lodging in an internationally owned hotel 
A)  an ecotour that hires naturalists and local people 
B)  an ecotour that contributes a high percentage of the tour company's profits to local environmental projects 
C)  an ecotour that takes precautions to reduce the tour's impacts on the local ecosystem 
D)  an ecotour that provides lodging in an internationally owned hotel

Question 10

What term is used on many tropical islands to refer to fruit-eating bats?

Accepted Answer

A)  keystone species 
B)  generalists 
C)  alien species 
D)  indicator species 
A)  keystone species 
B)  generalists 
C)  alien species 
D)  indicator species

Question 11

What is the acronym used to recall the main factors that can lead to premature extinction of a species?

Accepted Answer

A)  ZIPO 
B)  HODOR 
C)  HIPPCO 
D)  SOSWL 
A)  ZIPO 
B)  HODOR 
C)  HIPPCO 
D)  SOSWL

Question 12

____________________ is diminished by extinction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is diminished by extinction....

Question 13

What is reconciliation ecology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a last attempt to restore a deforested area. 
B)  It is a science of reclaiming contaminated nuclear waste sites. 
C)  It is an older form of conservation biology that has been revisited. 
D)  It involves finding ways to share places with other species. 
A)  It is a last attempt to restore a deforested area. 
B)  It is a science of reclaiming contaminated nuclear waste sites. 
C)  It is an older form of conservation biology that has been revisited. 
D)  It involves finding ways to share places with other species.

Question 14

What group is responsible for making science-based recommendations about Canadian wildlife species at risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  CITES 
B)  SARA 
C)  COSEWIC 
D)  WWF 
A)  CITES 
B)  SARA 
C)  COSEWIC 
D)  WWF

Question 15

International treaties help protect wild species,and thus help maintain biological diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the definition of an endangered species?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will eventually become threatened or rare. 
B)  It can become rare within the next century. 
C)  It will soon become extinct in all or part of its range. 
D)  It can undergo alteration of its genetic traits. 
A)  It will eventually become threatened or rare. 
B)  It can become rare within the next century. 
C)  It will soon become extinct in all or part of its range. 
D)  It can undergo alteration of its genetic traits.

Question 17

What are the characteristics of a species that is prone to extinction?

Accepted Answer

low reproductive rate; special

Question 18

A slow reproduction rate makes a species especially vulnerable to biological extinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the biggest threat to native species,other than habitat loss and degradation?

Accepted Answer

A)  greenhouse gases 
B)  urban sprawl 
C)  deliberate or accidental introduction of non-native species 
D)  chemical contamination 
A)  greenhouse gases 
B)  urban sprawl 
C)  deliberate or accidental introduction of non-native species 
D)  chemical contamination

Question 20

Gene banks,zoos,and aquariums are sanctuaries that are being used to protect wild species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Why is the whooping crane prone to extinction?

What is a feature of the Japanese kudzu vine?

What is the greatest threat to most species?

To control alien species that have no natural competitors,scientists must remove the species from the ecosystem.

By what method are seed gene banks controlled?

Some species are good ___________________________________ because they live in all biomes and climates,respond promptly to changes in the environment,and are easy to mark and recapture.

The percentage of mammals threatened with premature extinction because of human activities is ____________________.

What type of "island" could a national park be viewed as,given that a national park is usually surrounded by agriculture,industry,and logging?

Which excursion is an environmentalist unlikely to go on?

What term is used on many tropical islands to refer to fruit-eating bats?

What is the acronym used to recall the main factors that can lead to premature extinction of a species?

____________________ is diminished by extinction.

What is reconciliation ecology?

What group is responsible for making science-based recommendations about Canadian wildlife species at risk?

International treaties help protect wild species,and thus help maintain biological diversity.

What is the definition of an endangered species?

What are the characteristics of a species that is prone to extinction?

A slow reproduction rate makes a species especially vulnerable to biological extinction.

What is the biggest threat to native species,other than habitat loss and degradation?

Gene banks,zoos,and aquariums are sanctuaries that are being used to protect wild species.

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