Wildlife Conservation

Question 1

What is the term for the variety of life on Earth?
a) genetics
b) endemism
c) taxonomy
d) biodiversity

Answer 1

d) biodiversity

Question 1

What is the main cause habitat loss for wildlife?
a) climate change
b) deforestation
c) pollution
d) natural disasters

Answer 1

b) deforestation

Question 2

A keystone species is one that:
a) has a higher liklihood of extinction than other species in the area
b) causes other species to become extinct
c) exterts a disproportionately large influence on an ecosystem
d) reflects the health of its ecosystem

Answer 2

c) exerts a disproptionately large influence on the ecosystem

Question 3

What is the main purpose of wildlife corridors?
a) to provide safe crossings for animals on the highway
b) to create artificial habitats for endangered species
c) to connect fragmented habitats and allow for animal movement
d) to promote hunting and fishing activites

Answer 3

c) to connect fragmented habitats and allow for animal movement

Question 4

Proportionally, which of the following groups has the highest number of endangered species?
A) mammals
b) reptiles
c) birds
d) amphibians

Answer 4

d) amphibians

Question 5

What is the term for the deliberate releasea of captive-bred animals into their natural habitats?
a) captive release
b) habitat return
c) reintroduction
d) wildlife rehabilitation

Answer 5

c) reintroduction

Question 6

Which organization, cmposed of government and civil organziations, is considered global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to protect it?
A) World Wildlife Fund
b) internation Union for Conservation of Nature
c) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
d) Greenpeace

Answer 6

b) Internationla Union for Conservation of Nature

Question 7

What is the term for a local extinction (ie when a species no longer exists in a certain region)
a) functional extinction
b) extirpation
c) regional reduction
d) ecological extinction

Answer 7

b) extirpation

Question 8

In Africa, poachers hunt and kill rhinos for their horns, which are used as status symbols and displayed welath and for traditional medicines. Which country is the main source of demand for this poaching?
A) China
B) India
C) South Africa
D) Japan

Answer 8

A) China

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an endangered species in Canada?
a) North American porcupine
b) Vancouver Island Marmot
c) Amercian Badger
D) Wolverine

Answer 9

A) North American Porcupine