Exam 3 Concepts

Question 1

Number of mass extinctions?

Answer 1

5, we’re in the 6th

Question 2

How to rewild?

Answer 2

Through the 3 Cs: Cores, Corridors, and Carnivores

Question 3

Hotspot Approach vs. Representation Approach?

Answer 3

Hotspot is species focused, representation is ecosystem focused

Question 4

What lesson was learned from Pluie?

Answer 4

Carnivores need space to travel long distances

Question 5

What was the Y2Y Initiative?

Answer 5

To connect Yellowstone and Yukon for a large corridor between cores for the carnivores

Question 6

How does the rating of protected areas work?

Answer 6

Lower the #, lower the level of use

Question 7

What were the iconic species of the Atlantic Forest (Brazil)?

Answer 7

Jaguar

Rosewood tree

Question 8

Were conservation efforts in Brazil at the Atlantic Forest successful?

Answer 8

Yes, bottom-up

Question 9

What species make up the Big 5?

Answer 9

Buffalo, elephant, lion, jaguar, rhino

Question 10

What network was studied in Chilé?

Answer 10

The Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

Question 11

What is the difference between TBCAs and Peace Parks?

Answer 11

TBCAs allow for some use in their conservation area while Peace Parks are no use (preserves)