Exam 6: Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

An increased number of cowbirds (a species that likes areas where grassland and forests meet) would be an indicator of

__________ are a proposed solution to enhance species survival by effectively creating a large preserve from several smaller ones.

Seasonal migration allows grazing livestock to

The increase in which of the species below would indicate to you that the pasture you see is overgrazed?

Most public rangelands are in poor condition due to

Annually, the Forest Service __________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________________.

One possible solution to the problem of insufficient land area for preserves is to use _______________ to link smaller habitat areas.

Monetary inputs to local economies due to the presence of parks and reserves is

A major limiting factor to success of parks and reserves in developing nations would be

The IUCN world conservation strategy is directed at protecting

The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

Which nation listed below has the highest deforestation rate?

National parks are an important part of our heritage,

Although most of the world's forests are shrinking, biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss because

Which of the following statements regarding wildlife refuges is True?

The primary aim of the U.S. Forest Service has historically been to provide ______________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of _________________.

In general, the global range of world deserts are

REDD is a forest protection program sponsored by the

Diversity can be preserved by linking reserves together with corridors.

Most commercial loggers prefer "clear-cut" harvesting because it