Question 1

Which of the following ecosystems has the lowest biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

Understand where the least biodiversity is located on Earth

Question 2

A biologist is studying a species that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying which of the following?

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Definition of a threatened species

Question 3

Which of the following is a direct value of biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

Understand the difference between direct and indirect value to human of biodiversity

Question 4

An organism which is not normally found in an ecosystem,a nonnative member,is referred to as:

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Definition of an alien species

Question 5

Biodiversity increases the chances of crops being infected by disease and pests.

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Biodiversity affects agriculture in a positive manner

Question 6

The discipline that focuses on saving natural resources for this generation and all future generations is called:

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Definition of conservation biology

Question 7

A biologist is studying a type of diversity which involves a group of interacting ecosystems within a very large area.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is most likely studying which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Understand landscape diversity

Question 8

A species which is in peril of immediate extinction throughout all or most of its range is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Definition of an endangered species

Question 9

The biodiversity of organisms is evenly distributed throughout the biosphere.

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Biodiversity distribution is not even throughout the biosphere.Areas of particularly high biodiversity are known as biodiversity hotspots.

Question 10

A biologist is studying the indirect value of biodiversity.Based on this information,which of the following would he or she NOT be interested in studying?

Accepted Answer

Understand the indirect value of biodiversity

Question 11

Which of the following is not an example of the consumptive value wildlife has for humans?

Accepted Answer

Understand that the diversity of wildlife has consumptive use value to humans

Question 12

The major goal behind conservation biology is to manage biodiversity for the sustainable use by humans.

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Importance of biodiversity to humans

Question 13

A biologist is looking for ecosystems which contain species that have medical value to humans.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she would be looking at a:

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Direct benefit to humans of biodiversity with medical applications

Question 14

A ______ is one that lives in a favorable area with a birth rate that exceeds its death rate.

Accepted Answer

A source population lives in a favorable area with a birth rate that exceeds its death rate.

Question 15

If you were studying a species which has totally disappeared from the planet you would be studying:

Accepted Answer

Definition of an extinct species

Question 16

If you were studying variation among members of a population you would most likely be studying which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Importance of genetic diversity to conservation biology

Question 17

The type of diversity which is dependent on the interactions of species at a particular location is known as:

Accepted Answer

Understand ecosystem diversity

Question 18

Which of the following statements about conservation biology is not true?

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Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary science that draws from almost all branches of biology and many other sciences to study conservation issues and propose courses of action.One important aspect of conservation biology is that the issues occur when there is a human ecosystem interface;this interaction usually leads to the problem.It is therefore necessary to use organizations and institutions to help with planning and instituting policies;these include social scientists,government officials and the public itself.Conservation biology cannot ignore the needs of humans in its plans for preserving and restoring ecosystems.

Question 19

If you were studying an ecosystem which has the greatest biodiversity you would be studying which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Understand that tropical rain forests have the greatest biodiversity

Question 20

Regions of the world that contain large concentrations of species are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Understand the concept of biodiversity hotspots

Quiz 41: Conservation Biology