Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about tree plantations?

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A)   Tree plantations decrease overall forest biodiversity.
B)   Tree plantations increase overall forest biodiversity.
C)   The majority of tree plantations in the U.S. have been replaced by old-growth forests.
D)   Tree plantations are best established on land that has not been degraded.
E)   More tree plantations in the U.S. lead the way for more biologically diverse primary growth forests.

Question 2

Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased sedimentation of coastal waters makes protecting ____________________ difficult.

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Question 3

Marine areas where no human activity is allowed are called

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A)   marine reserves.
B)   MPA's.
C)   coral reefs.
D)   coastal zones.
E)   ocean parks.

Question 4

A single park in Costa Rica is home to more bird species than are found in all of North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List three potential harmful effects that could have occurred after the dirt road was built in the area.

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Increased erosion; increased s...

Question 6

The majority of the world's remaining tropical forests are found in

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A)   Indonesia.
B)   Kenya.
C)   Nigeria.
D)   Ethiopia.
E)   Brazil.

Question 7

____________________ house a diverse array of species but are being illegally cleared and degraded at an alarming rate.

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The answer of ____________________ house a diverse array of species...

Question 8

Human activities negative impact on the environment can be decreased by restoration or conservation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Approaches to protect and sustain marine biodiversity include

Accepted Answer

A)   national and international regulations.
B)   economic incentives.
C)   marine sanctuaries.
D)   integrated-coastal management.
E)   all of these answers.

Question 10

An area of forest that is repeatedly clear-cut and replanted in order to provide commercial wood products is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   old growth forest.
B)   tree farm.
C)   pulp mill.
D)   second growth forest.
E)   virgin forest.

Question 11

The Central American country that has established a system of reserves and national parks that by 2008 included about a quarter of its land,and is forefront in biodiversity conservation,is

Accepted Answer

A)   Nicaragua.
B)   Costa Rica.
C)   Panama.
D)   El Salvador.
E)   Honduras.

Question 12

Ecological services provided by forests

Accepted Answer

A)   destabilize climate change.
B)   are an infinite supply of ecological income.
C)   are not essential for humans and their economies.
D)   are worth hundreds of times less than their economic value.
E)   are worth hundreds of times more than their economic value.

Question 13

Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the ____________________ of forests.

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The answer of Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the...

Question 14

In order to maintain ecological integrity and prevent depletion of biodiversity,conservation biologists recommend that a minimum of ____ of the globe's land be protected.

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   12%
D)   20%
E)   30%

Question 15

Deforestation of tropical forests have been a major problem in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)   Indonesia.
B)   Kenya.
C)   Nigeria.
D)   Brazil.
E)   Canada.

Question 16

A tract of land with similar-aged trees of one species for the specific purpose of clear cutting is referred to as a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

tree plant...

Question 17

Forest management strategies that would make use of our national forests more sustainably include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   excluding most of the remaining old-growth forests from logging.
B)   encouraging even-aged management in second-growth forests.
C)   banning additional roads in national forests.
D)   making biodiversity and ecological integrity the first priority.
E)   establishing federally funded reforestation projects.

Question 18

Large predators

Accepted Answer

A)   have been excessively hunted and poisoned.
B)   have sharply declining populations.
C)   are no longer keeping prey species in check.
D)   are illegally killed.
E)   all of these answers

Question 19

Name three major problems associated with building new roads into forests.

Accepted Answer

increased erosion,sediment run...

Question 20

The majority of old-growth and second-growth forests in the U.S.have been replaced by biologically simplified tree plantations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

List three potential harmful effects that could have occurred after the dirt road was built in the area.

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Which of the following statements is true about tree plantations?

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An area of forest that is repeatedly clear-cut and replanted in order to provide commercial wood products is called a(n)

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Human activities negative impact on the environment can be decreased by restoration or conservation.

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Large predators

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A single park in Costa Rica is home to more bird species than are found in all of North America.

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Deforestation of tropical forests have been a major problem in all of the following areas except

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Rapidly growing coastal development along with increased sedimentation of coastal waters makes protecting ____________________ difficult.

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Mining,recreation,lumber,and fuel wood are reflective of the ____________________ of forests.

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Marine areas where no human activity is allowed are called

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Approaches to protect and sustain marine biodiversity include

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Ecological services provided by forests

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The majority of the world's remaining tropical forests are found in

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The Central American country that has established a system of reserves and national parks that by 2008 included about a quarter of its land,and is forefront in biodiversity conservation,is

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A tract of land with similar-aged trees of one species for the specific purpose of clear cutting is referred to as a ____________________.

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The majority of old-growth and second-growth forests in the U.S.have been replaced by biologically simplified tree plantations.

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____________________ house a diverse array of species but are being illegally cleared and degraded at an alarming rate.

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Forest management strategies that would make use of our national forests more sustainably include all of the following except

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In order to maintain ecological integrity and prevent depletion of biodiversity,conservation biologists recommend that a minimum of ____ of the globe's land be protected.

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