Unit A | Topic 8 | Biodiversity conservation

Question 1

Why are roads a major threat to animals?

Answer 1

• Poses danger of being injured or killed
• Separates organisms (this causes issues for mating)
• disrupts habitat

Question 2

What are “Wildlife Corridors”?

Answer 2

A crossing that animals can use to safely get across roads

Question 3

Definition of:
In-situ conservation

Answer 3

Maintenance of animal population inside their natural habitat

Question 4

Definition of:
Restoration of ecosystems

Answer 4

Initiative to restore damaged ecosystems so endangered species can live there again

Question 5

What is the Ann and Sandy Cross conservation center’s way of restoring ecosystems?

Answer 5

Replanting trees :)

Question 6

Definition of:
Resource policies

Answer 6

Federal and Provincial laws that protect ecosystems, such as anti-hunting laws.

Question 7

What is the goal of resource policies?

Answer 7

To prevent species in Canada from going extinct because of human activity

Question 8

Why are invasive species so successful?

Answer 8

• They often grow fast
• Often have few or no enemies
• They often repopulate fast

Question 9

Definition of:
Ex-situ conservation

Answer 9

Conservation of biodiversity outside of a natural habitat

Question 10

what are some examples of Ex-situ conservation?

Answer 10

• Zoos
• Seed banks

Question 11

What are some examples of invasive species?

Answer 11

• Weeds
• Goldfish
• Seeds carried by the wind