Zoology: An Ecological Perspective

Question 1

study of the relationships between organisms and their environment

Answer 1

Ecology

Question 2

root of all other environmental problems

Answer 2

Overpopulation

Question 3

four (4) solutions to the exploitation of world resources:

Answer 3

1. Understanding
2. Deal with overpopulation
3. Community must work as a world community
4. Bold movement

Question 4

how many animals are extinct?

Answer 4

36

Question 5

six (6) reasons for extinction:

Answer 5

1. Hunting / Poaching
2. Invasive species introduction
3. Pollution
4. Fishing
5. Destroyed habitat
6. Climate change

Question 6

top 10 most critically endangered species:
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P
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R
T
P

Answer 6

1. Philippine Eagle
2. Tamaraw
3. Visayan Warty Pig
4. Philippine naked-backed fruit bat
5. Philippine forest turtle
6. Red-vented cockatoo
7. Hawksbill Sea Turtle
8. Rufous-headed Hornbill
9. The Mindoro Bleeding Heart
10. Philippine Crocodile

Question 7

two (2) things Zoology at an Ecological perspective help zoologists to:

Answer 7

1. Understand how organisms interact
2. Realize that most organisms that are now endangered are caused by human activity