(F) Lesson 2: Biodiversity and the Healthy Society Flashcards
Refers to a degree of variation of life in the world or in a particular habitat/ecosystem—bacteria, plants, animals, marine life, forests, and any form of nature
Biodiversity
Referred to as the number of abundance of different species within a particular region
Biodiversity
T or F: Terrestrial biodiversity is usually greater far from the equator
False (near)
T or F: 90% of all world species are found on tundras
False (tropical rainforests)
T or F: Abundance of marine biodiversity is found along the coasts of the Western Pacific
True
T or F: Human health is independent on biodiversity
False (dependent)
T or F: Since all beings are connected, whatever threatens our biodiversity, it also threatens societal health
True
T or F: Healthy Society = Sustainable Biodiversity
True
T or F: Healthy environments support the needs of plants only
False (animals and humans as well)
Refers to how each species has a specific role in the environment
Ecosystem productivity
A large number of plant species would be able to yield a greater variety of what?
Crops
T or F: Crops provide food and pharmaceutical drug sources
True
T or F: Biodiversity contributes to climate and ecosystem instability
False (stability)
T or F: The more the environment deteriorates, the more the climate becomes unstable which leads to climate change
True
What is improved when biodiversity creates environments for recreation and tourism?
Culture
T or F: Biodiversity maintains balance but does not give provision on biological resources
False
Who wrote the article, “Philippine Biodiversity in Crisis”?
Sara Soliven de Guzman from PhilStar
T or F: Species endemic to the country are well taken care of
False (threatened or endangered)
T or F: People have exploited the flora, fauna, and marine life
True
T or F: Only the poor and illiterate are destroying the environment
False (there are no specific socioeconomic characteristics as to who destroys the environment)
This is the most illegally trafficked mammal
Pangolin
T or F: Pangolin trafficking is a form of livelihood for hunters in Europe
False (Southeast Asia and Africa)
T or F: Pangolin scales are used for medicine
True
How many dollars can pangolin scales be sold per kilo?
600-1000
T or F: Pangolin scales are used but the meat is not
False (meat is used as a delicacy in 5-star restaurants)
T or F: Pangolin blood can be used as a healing tonic
True
The Philippine eagle’s name which meant “heritage” was called as?
Pamana
What was the cause of death of the Philippine eagle Pamana?
Gunshot wound
T or F: Hunters need to familiarize themselves with the rarity of the species they are hunting
True
T or F: Ignorance contributes to the gain of biodiversity
False (loss)
T or F: Loss of endangered species leaves the planet lacking in organisms to fulfill specific natural processes
True
T or F: Loss of biodiversity narrows the world’s livestock population
True
T or F: Increasing biodiversity also increases disease susceptibility
False
There are 2 major effects of loss of biodiversity when it comes to contact with disease, what are those?
- Human health
- Spread of disease
T or F: Imbalanced biodiversity leads to more predictable weather
False (unpredictable)
T or F: Seasonal weather leads to destruction and displacement
False (unseasonal and extreme)
T or F: Biodiversity is essential for maintaining livelihoods
True
T or F: Loss of biodiversity will cause humans to lose their determination to pursue their livelihoods which leads to decreased prices of necessities in the market
False (increased prices)
T or F: The utility of nature to humanity is far beyond the worth of it
False (the worth is far beyond its utility)
What are the 3R’s that can help preserve biodiversity?
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
T or F: Reducing water usage damages our dams
False
T or F: Decreased water usage will require the creation of more dams which can damage forests and mountains
False (increased water usage)
T or F: Progress can never be stopped as humans are now dependent on it
True
This act states that “all able-bodied Filipino citizens at least 12 years old shall be required to plant one tree every year”
RA 10176 Section 8 - Arbor Day Act of 2012
T or F: Souvenirs that come from different parts of different species are considered good souvenirs
False
T or F: The souvenirs made from animal parts are projected as a status symbol to mean that a person has visited the place wherein these species are abundant
True
T or F: Avoid buying cheap wood that only makes furnitures last for a short amount of time
True
