planet earth

Question 1

what was the modern conservation movement started by?

Answer 1

hump back whales

Question 2

what are 2 reasons hump back whale sightings will decline?

Answer 2

fish and krill stocks are being rapidly depleted, whaling

Question 3

how much of the worlds forests, wetlands and grasslands have been lost?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

what is the creation of national parks credited with?

Answer 4

saving elephants

Question 5

what happened to the local people living on park lands in Africa?

Answer 5

they were moved outside of the fences

Question 6

what is an ideal way of integrating people into protected wildlife parks?

Answer 6

involve the public in protecting the wildlife

Question 7

how much biodiversity exists outside of protected parks?

Answer 7

80%

Question 8

where is the most diverse coral reef found?

Answer 8

indonesia

Question 9

sustainable development

Answer 9

process of economic or industrial growth that involves protecting earth’s natural resources while meeting human needs

Question 10

what is a major issue to consider when people are living near wildlife?

Answer 10

man eaters (people becoming prey)

Question 11

can trophy hunting be considered sustainable development?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

what is one of the fastest growing most destructive ag practices?

Answer 12

production of palm oil

Question 13

what ecosystem makes up 3% of the world but contains 50% of the world’s species?

Answer 13

tropical rain forest