Conservation biology

1. Conservation biology is a scientific discipline that aims to protect and preserve Earth's biodiversity. It involves studying the impacts of human activities on the environment, identifying endangered species and ecosystems, and developing strategies to prevent their extinction. Conservation biologists work to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems, promote sustainability, and address the threats posed by habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. By combining knowledge from fields such as biology, ecology, genetics, and sociology, conservation biology plays a crucial role in safeguarding the planet's natural resources for future generations.

What is the main goal of conservation biology?

A) To exploit natural resources for economic gain.
B) To promote urbanization.
C) To protect and preserve biodiversity.
D) To eradicate endangered species.

2. What is the purpose of a habitat corridor?

A) To decrease genetic diversity.
B) To limit human access to natural areas.
C) To connect isolated habitats and facilitate species movement.
D) To disrupt the flow of wildlife between habitats.

3. Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species?

A) Paris Agreement.
B) Kyoto Protocol.
C) NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement).
D) CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).

4. What does the term 'keystone species' refer to?

A) A species with low conservation priority.
B) A species that exists only in one specific habitat.
C) A species that is easily replaceable in the ecosystem.
D) A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem.

5. What is the role of zoos in conservation?

A) Zoos participate in breeding programs for endangered species.
B) Zoos are not involved in conservation efforts.
C) Zoos primarily focus on entertainment purposes.
D) Zoos promote the hunting of endangered species.

6. What is the IUCN Red List?

A) A list of rare flowers found in botanical gardens.
B) A list of threatened species created by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
C) A list of invasive species.
D) A list of commercially valuable fish species.

7. What is the difference between a threatened species and an endangered species?

A) A threatened species is more critically endangered than an endangered species.
B) There is no difference between the two terms.
C) An endangered species is not protected by conservation efforts.
D) An endangered species is at a higher risk of extinction than a threatened species.

8. What is the concept of 'ecosystem services' in conservation biology?

A) The benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean water, pollination, and air purification.
B) The destruction of ecosystems for economic gain.
C) The control of ecosystem dynamics.
D) The exclusion of humans from natural habitats.

9. What is the importance of corridors in conservation planning?

A) Corridors have no impact on biodiversity conservation.
B) Corridors isolate species populations.
C) Corridors disrupt wildlife migration.
D) Corridors help maintain genetic diversity and facilitate species movement between fragmented habitats.

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