Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range

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The Answer of ecosystem valuation  and endangered species  is...

Question 2

Why did local residents in the Pacific Northwest remain hostile to conservation efforts? ​

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A)  When the northern spotted owl was listed as endangered, logging workers lost jobs.
B)  The northern spotted owl has not been listed as endangered. ​
C)  When the northern spotted owl was listed as endangered, the logging industry experienced a boom. ​
D)  Conservation efforts to protect trees from logging have been unsuccessful. ​
E)  Conservation efforts focus on the local population and take their jobs into consideration. ​F) C) and D)
G) B) and E) A

Question 3

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                        Premises: Conservation of Pine Bush habitat near Albany, NY

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The Answer of ecosystem valuation and conservation through preservation  is...

Question 4

Which molecule dissolves in water vapor and falls as acid precipitation? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfuric acid
B)  ozone ​
C)  mercury ​
D)  sulfur dioxide ​
E)  carbonic acid ​F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Background extinction rates eliminate approximately ____ species ____. ​

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A)  7-8; per 100 years
B)  7-8; per 1000 years ​
C)  7-8; per year ​
D)  100; per year ​
E)  100; per 1000 years ​F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Populations that occupy ____ inevitably experience low carrying capacities. ​

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A)  ecotones
B)  endangered habitats ​
C)  small habitat patches ​
D)  large habitat patches ​
E)  small ecological niches ​F) A) and E)
G) A) and C) C

Question 7

By one estimation, the gross global ecosystem valuation is ____. ​

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A)  equivalent to the total carbon dioxide processed by all ecosystems
B)  equivalent to the total amount of carbon fixed ​
C)  equivalent to the value of all goods produced on Earth ​
D)  greater than the value of all goods produced on Earth ​
E)  less than the value of all goods produced on Earth ​F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Briefly describe some of the pros and cons of using ecotourism to generate income from a natural area.

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Ecotourism employs local people and incr...

Question 9

An alternative to species-based conservation focuses on the preservation of ____. ​

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A)  small species
B)  large species ​
C)  plant species only ​
D)  insect species only ​
E)  intact habitats ​F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Define conservation biology and distinguish it from the science of ecology.

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Conservation biology is a science that s...

Question 11

Most deaths among endangered Florida panthers are caused by disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which airborne pollutant contributes to global warming? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide
B)  ozone ​
C)  mercury ​
D)  sulfur dioxide ​
E)  carbonic acid ​F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The communities established under pure stands of eastern hemlock will likely become extinct because of ____. ​

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A)  feeding on the trees by the wooly adelgid
B)  the Bd infection of hemlock trees ​
C)  pathogenic viruses attacking these populations ​
D)  pathogenic fungi attacking hemlock trees ​
E)  invasive species exploiting their niche ​F) B) and C)
G) A) and C) A

Question 14

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                        Premises: interdisciplinary science that focuses on the maintenance and preservation of biodiversity

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The Answer of exotic species  and conservation biology  is...

Question 15

Which data were used in the population viability analysis conducted for the yellow-bellied glider? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  age distributions and survival probabilities
B)  litter sizes and sex ratios ​
C)  home ranges and litter sizes ​
D)  sex ratios, age distributions, and litter sizes ​
E)  litter sizes, sex ratios, lifespan, home range sizes, survival probabilities, and age distributions ​F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

What is an invasive species? ​

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A)  a nonnative species that often outcompetes native species, leading to their extinction
B)  a native species that evolves a new trait and occupies more ecological niches ​
C)  a nonnative species that enriches the species diversity of a new ecosystem ​
D)  a nonnative species that often outcompetes native species, leading to evolution ​
E)  a nonnative species that eventually becomes extinct ​F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Why have so few primates gone extinct compared to other species, such as mussels or birds? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Primates have large brains.
B)  Primates are not killed for food or other human uses. ​
C)  Primates live in stable environments. ​
D)  Primates are among the most closely monitored and protected species. ​
E)  Primates are highly mobile. ​F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The ____ and ____ of rivers are key determinants of their physical habitats. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  flow rate; volume
B)  size; shape ​
C)  flow rate; temperature ​
D)  location; volume ​
E)  biodiversity; species richnessF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Scientists have found that the Bd infection ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  affects amphibians and fish
B)  enhances lymphocyte production ​
C)  may travel from low elevation to high elevation habitats ​
D)  may travel from high elevation to low elevation habitats ​
E)  cannot infect amphibians that never enter standing water ​F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which benefit, derived from biodiversity, would be categorized as an ecosystem service? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  the anticancer drug Taxol, derived from the yew tree
B)  plants and fruits that are edible by humans ​
C)  cotton and other useful plant-derived fibers ​
D)  decomposition of wastes ​
E)  wild organisms as a source of genes for genetic engineering ​F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 55: Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

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Why did local residents in the Pacific Northwest remain hostile to conservation efforts?

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Match each conservation project with one of the categories below. Some categories may be used more than once.

Which molecule dissolves in water vapor and falls as acid precipitation?

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Background extinction rates eliminate approximately species .

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Populations that occupy ____ inevitably experience low carrying capacities.

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By one estimation, the gross global ecosystem valuation is ____.

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Briefly describe some of the pros and cons of using ecotourism to generate income from a natural area.

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Ecotourism employs local people and incr...
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An alternative to species-based conservation focuses on the preservation of ____.

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Define conservation biology and distinguish it from the science of ecology.

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Conservation biology is a science that s...
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Most deaths among endangered Florida panthers are caused by disease.

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Which airborne pollutant contributes to global warming?

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The communities established under pure stands of eastern hemlock will likely become extinct because of ____.

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Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. Not all choices will be used.

Which data were used in the population viability analysis conducted for the yellow-bellied glider?

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What is an invasive species?

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Why have so few primates gone extinct compared to other species, such as mussels or birds?

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The and of rivers are key determinants of their physical habitats.

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Scientists have found that the Bd infection ____.

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Which benefit, derived from biodiversity, would be categorized as an ecosystem service?

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Exam 55: Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. Not all choices will be used.

Why did local residents in the Pacific Northwest remain hostile to conservation efforts? ​

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Match each conservation project with one of the categories below. Some categories may be used more than once.

Which molecule dissolves in water vapor and falls as acid precipitation? ​

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Background extinction rates eliminate approximately ____ species ____. ​

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Populations that occupy ____ inevitably experience low carrying capacities. ​

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By one estimation, the gross global ecosystem valuation is ____. ​

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Briefly describe some of the pros and cons of using ecotourism to generate income from a natural area.

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An alternative to species-based conservation focuses on the preservation of ____. ​

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Define conservation biology and distinguish it from the science of ecology.

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Most deaths among endangered Florida panthers are caused by disease.

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Which airborne pollutant contributes to global warming? ​

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The communities established under pure stands of eastern hemlock will likely become extinct because of ____. ​

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Match each of the following terms with its correct definition. Not all choices will be used.

Which data were used in the population viability analysis conducted for the yellow-bellied glider? ​

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What is an invasive species? ​

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Why have so few primates gone extinct compared to other species, such as mussels or birds? ​

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The ____ and ____ of rivers are key determinants of their physical habitats. ​

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Scientists have found that the Bd infection ____. ​

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Which benefit, derived from biodiversity, would be categorized as an ecosystem service? ​

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Why did local residents in the Pacific Northwest remain hostile to conservation efforts?

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Which molecule dissolves in water vapor and falls as acid precipitation?

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Background extinction rates eliminate approximately species .

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Populations that occupy ____ inevitably experience low carrying capacities.

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By one estimation, the gross global ecosystem valuation is ____.

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Ecotourism employs local people and incr...
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An alternative to species-based conservation focuses on the preservation of ____.

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Conservation biology is a science that s...
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Which airborne pollutant contributes to global warming?

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The communities established under pure stands of eastern hemlock will likely become extinct because of ____.

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Which data were used in the population viability analysis conducted for the yellow-bellied glider?

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What is an invasive species?

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Why have so few primates gone extinct compared to other species, such as mussels or birds?

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The and of rivers are key determinants of their physical habitats.

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Scientists have found that the Bd infection ____.

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Which benefit, derived from biodiversity, would be categorized as an ecosystem service?

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