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Habitat fragmentation increases the breeding success of a species.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Attempts are being made to restore the Kissimmee River, located in Florida's Heartland. What ecological benefit could be derived from this restoration?

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A)   Improving the water quality and restoring biodiversity
B)   Decreasing biodiversity
C)   Expanding development
D)   Using more land for agriculture
E)   Reducing ecotourismF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The term describes the variety of living organisms that inhabit Earth.

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Question 4

Buying food that is commercially produced supports sustainable agriculture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Wildlife corridors are designed to keep predators and their prey isolated from one another.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How can sustainable fishing be accomplished?

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There must be limits placed on...

Question 7

In 2005, the authors of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment concluded that _% of Earth's ecosystem services is being degraded.

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A)   0
B)   5
C)   95
D)   60
E)   20F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Aquatic species found in lakes are not particularly vulnerable to invasive species.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sea turtle populations are threatened with extinction by natural dangers, and humans increase that threat because sea turtles

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A)   are caught in nets along with other species being fished.
B)   are overexploited as pets.
C)   are difficult prey for human poachers to capture.
D)   are overexploited for research and development.
E)   are spreading into coral reefs.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT represent a sustainable approach to development?

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A)   Choosing the most fuel- efficient form of vehicle that meets your needs
B)   Continuing human population growth at current levels
C)   Using energy- efficient compact fluorescent or LED bulbs
D)   Installing energy- efficient features, such as good insulation and tight weather stripping, in your house
E)   Identifying recycling options in your community and recycling only those things that are acceptedF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

A rapidly growing recreation industry where people travel to visit unique biological communities is called
.

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Question 12

In 1947, prolonged flooding of the Kissimmee River, located in Florida's Heartland, inundated the Kissimmee basin as well as the surrounding cities, prompting citizens to cry out for flood control. The river was transformed into a canal, and associated wetlands with their populations of wetland- dependent flora and fauna declined drastically. The loss of wetlands could have resulted in

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A)   a decrease in erosion of the river basin.
B)   enhanced natural water purification.
C)   a decline in populations of invasive species.
D)   a pollution problem.
E)   an increase in native plant populations with an accompanying decline in herbivore species.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

-According to the graph, the human population's biological footprint in 1965 was estimated at

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A)   0.8 Earth.
B)   1.2 Earths.
C)   0.6 Earth.
D)   1 Earth.
E)   0.5 Earth.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Core reserves are areas where

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A)   humans have irrevocably destroyed the local ecosystem.
B)   humans are forbidden from entering.
C)   only human activities that have low impact on the native wildlife are allowed.
D)   humans are allowed to use and develop the areas as they see fit.
E)   wildlife species benefit from extensive conservation programs, including nurseries and clinics.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The greatest natural threat to newly hatched sea turtles is

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A)   beach development.
B)   drowning.
C)   polluted ocean waters.
D)   predation by native species.
E)   ecotourism.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

are strips of protected land that allow animals to travel between core reserves.

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The answer of are strips of protected land that allow...

Question 17

Why is genetic diversity within species important?

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Genetic diversity allows a spe...

Question 18

What is the single most important factor that makes worldwide sustainable development difficult?

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The size of the human populati...

Question 19

As a result of global warming,

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A)   species are becoming active later in the spring.
B)   there are greater extremes in weather patterns.
C)   the ozone layer is becoming thicker.
D)   species' ranges are shifting toward the equator.
E)   forests are expanding in range.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 20

The major goal of conservation biology is to

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A)   restore the biosphere to its previously unspoiled condition.
B)   preserve the diversity of living organisms.
C)   increase the population sizes of all species.
D)   make the biosphere more habitable for humanity.
E)   repair the damage to ecosystems done by introduced species.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Wildlife corridors are designed to keep predators and their prey isolated from one another.

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Attempts are being made to restore the Kissimmee River, located in Florida's Heartland. What ecological benefit could be derived from this restoration?

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Which of the following does NOT represent a sustainable approach to development?

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Aquatic species found in lakes are not particularly vulnerable to invasive species.

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Why is genetic diversity within species important?

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What is the single most important factor that makes worldwide sustainable development difficult?

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are strips of protected land that allow animals to travel between core reserves.

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Sea turtle populations are threatened with extinction by natural dangers, and humans increase that threat because sea turtles

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The major goal of conservation biology is to

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How can sustainable fishing be accomplished?

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Core reserves are areas where

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A rapidly growing recreation industry where people travel to visit unique biological communities is called .

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Buying food that is commercially produced supports sustainable agriculture.

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Wildlife corridors are designed to keep predators and their prey isolated from one another.

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Which of the following does NOT represent a sustainable approach to development?

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Aquatic species found in lakes are not particularly vulnerable to invasive species.

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Why is genetic diversity within species important?

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