BIODIVERSITY: CONSERVATION STRATEGIES (John Rosaceña) - Quiz
  • 1. What does biodiversity mean?
A) The process of building communities
B) The study of rocks and minerals
C) The variety of life on Earth
D) The study of weather conditions
  • 2. What is the main purpose of biodiversity conservation?
A) To protect and restore nature
B) To increase the use of natural resources
C) To remove endangered species
D) To build more industries
  • 3. Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?
A) Environmental education
B) Wildlife protection
C) Habitat loss
D) Tree planting
  • 4. What is in-situ conservation?
A) Protecting species outside their natural habitats
B) Protecting species in their natural habitats
C) Keeping animals only in zoos
D) Moving all wildlife to cities
  • 5. Which is an example of in-situ conservation?
A) Wildlife sanctuaries
B) Seed banks
C) Botanical gardens
D) Captive breeding programs
  • 6. What is ex-situ conservation?
A) Allowing uncontrolled hunting
B) Protecting species outside their natural habitats
C) Destroying damaged habitats
D) Protecting animals in forests
  • 7. Which of the following is an example of ex-situ conservation?
A) Protected forests
B) Seed banks
C) Marine sanctuaries
D) National parks
  • 8. What does sustainable use of natural resources mean?
A) Using all resources immediately
B) Using resources without limits
C) Preventing people from using natural resources
D) Taking only what is needed so resources remain available in the future
  • 9. Why are laws and community participation important in conservation?
A) They encourage environmental destruction.
B) They help guide and protect natural resources.
C) They allow unlimited hunting.
D) They reduce public awareness.
  • 10. How does conservation help the economy?
A) It destroys local businesses.
B) It decreases job opportunities.
C) It supports farming, fishing, and tourism.
D) It stops farming and fishing.
  • 11. How does biodiversity conservation help the environment?
A) It protects clean water, soil, and wildlife.
B) It causes species to disappear.
C) It destroys natural habitats.
D) It increases pollution.
  • 12. How does conservation support research and healthcare?
A) By destroying natural laboratories
B) preventing scientific discoveries
C) By removing wildlife records
D) By providing opportunities to discover new medicines and study nature
  • 13. Why is conservation important to indigenous communities?
A) It encourages the destruction of natural resources.
B) It prevents them from helping the environment.
C) It removes their traditions.
D) It protects their cultural connections to land, forests, and water.
  • 14. How does a healthy environment improve public health?
A) It provides clean air, safe water, and nutritious food.
B) It increases air pollution.
C) It increases environmental risks.
D) It reduces food production.
  • 15. What is the Philippines' first declared Ramsar Site?
A) Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Camiguin Island
C) Boracay Island
D) Siargao Island
  • 16. Where is Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A) Palawan, Philippines
B) Cebu, Philippines
C) Bohol, Philippines
D) Davao, Philippines
  • 17. Why is Olango Island important to migratory birds?
A) It provides a place for hunting.
B) It serves as a resting and feeding ground.
C) It prevents birds from migrating.
D) It is a place for building factories.
  • 18. Approximately how many migratory birds visit Olango Island every year?
A) 10,000 birds
B) 5,000 birds
C) 100,000 birds
D) 50,000 birds
  • 19. What is one way local residents help conserve Olango Island?
A) By building factories near wetlands
B) By hunting migratory birds
C) By serving as wildlife wardens and tour guides
D) By destroying wetlands
  • 20. What is the main lesson from the Olango Island case study?
A) Natural resources should be used without limits.
B) Conservation only benefits animals.
C) Tourism is more important than nature.
D) Protecting nature and involving communities can benefit both people and wildlife.
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