CASE STUDY: Isle Royale

Multiple Choice

What is the primary relationship between wolves and moose on Isle Royale National Park?

• Friendship

• Predator-prey

• Mutualism

• Competition

Multiple Choice

What role do moose play in shaping the vegetation on Isle Royale?

• Moose have no impact on vegetation

• Moose protect the vegetation

• Moose overgraze, affecting plant growth

• Moose help in planting more trees

Multiple Choice

How does the wolf population affect the vegetation on Isle Royale?

• Wolves protect the vegetation

• Wolves have no impact on vegetation

• Wolves reduce the moose population, preventing overgrazing and benefiting vegetation

• Wolves feed on plants, reducing vegetation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the wolf population on Isle Royale if the moose population is high?

• Wolves thrive and reproduce rapidly

• Wolves decline due to lack of food

• Wolves form large packs and become more social

• 1. Wolves migrate to other regions

Multiple Choice

What happens to the moose population when wolves increase?

• Moose population decreases

• Moose population increases

• Moose population remains unchanged

• Moose become more aggressive

Multiple Choice

Why is Isle Royale National Park considered ecologically significant?

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is home to a unique ecosystem with wolves and moose

• It has the largest lake in North America

• It is a historical site with ancient artifacts

Multiple Choice

Why do some scientists argue for human intervention to manage the wolf and moose populations on Isle Royale?

• To create a controlled environment for research

• To eliminate both species for conservation purposes

• To maintain a stable ecosystem and prevent imbalances

• To increase the number of wolves and moose for tourism

Multiple Choice

What is the potential consequence of not intervening and allowing the wolf population on Isle Royale to decline excessively?

• Overpopulation of moose and damage to vegetation

• Increased diversity of wildlife

• Enhanced natural balance in the ecosystem

• Improved conditions for other predators

Poll

Should human intervene in the relationships of other organisms to maintain an ecosystem?

• Yes

• No