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

2. What is the purpose of a habitat corridor?

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

3. Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species?

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

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

A) A species with low conservation priority.
B) A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem.
C) A species that exists only in one specific habitat.
D) A species that is easily replaceable in the 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 commercially valuable fish species.
B) A list of invasive species.
C) A list of threatened species created by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
D) A list of rare flowers found in botanical gardens.

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

A) An endangered species is not protected by conservation efforts.
B) A threatened species is more critically endangered than an endangered species.
C) There is no difference between the two terms.
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 control of ecosystem dynamics.
B) The exclusion of humans from natural habitats.
C) The destruction of ecosystems for economic gain.
D) The benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean water, pollination, and air purification.

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

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

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