5.1 Land

5.1 Land

by HEATHER TILTON

Multiple Choice

The ecological niches of three bird species are shown in the diagram. What is the advantage of each bird species having a different niche?

• As more birds feed higher in the tree, available energy increases.
• More abiotic resources are available for each bird.
• Predators are less likely to feed on birds in a variety of locations.
• There is less competition for food.

Multiple Choice

Role or position and species has in its environment

• habitat

• ecological niche

• ecosystem

Multiple Choice

Which type ecological service would bee's pollinating flowers be categorized as?

• Regulating

• Supporting

• Cultural

• Provisioning

Multiple Choice

Forest cover approx what % of the Earth's total land cover?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest driver of deforesation?

• logging

• wildfires

• fuelwood

• agriculture

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are both examples of the tragedy of the commons?

• overfishing and earthquakes

• flooding and tsunamis

• pollution and overpopulation

• super-germs and virus outbreaks

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the tragedy of the commons?

• when humans overuse a natural resource

• when the short-term, positive effects go to the individual, while the long-term, negative effects are spread out to the group

• when humans act selfishly, thinking of the own interest

• when plants and animals compete for space, resources, and/or food

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a solution to the tragedy of the commons?

• Improving literacy among urban populations

• Inventing stronger antibiotics

• Raising taxes for large corporations

• Passing laws to prevent overharvesting

Multiple Choice

What do we mean when we refer to "commons" in environmental science?

• shared values

• shared resources

• shared personalities

• shared classes

Multiple Choice

What is called for the practice of regulating forest resources to meet the needs of society and industry while preserving the forest’s health?

• Environmental protection

• Sustainable Forest Management

• Forest policy framework

• Unsustainable Forest Management

Multiple Select

Correct forest management takes which of the following into consideration (check all that apply)?

• animal habitat

• regeneration

• the health of loggers

• soil preservation and integrity

Multiple Choice

"Clear-Cutting" harvesting is when you only take one or two trees out of a stand?

• True

• False

Multiple Select

"Selective Harvest" is when you only take a few trees from a stand and harvest them.

• True

• False