Living Planet Report

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the significance of nature in Canada's economy and society, as highlighted in the Living Planet Report Canada?

• Nature is only important for recreational purposes in Canada.

• Economic growth should always take precedence over environmental concerns.

• Balancing economic growth with conservation, respecting Indigenous rights, and integrating nature in decision-making are essential.

• Wildlife monitoring is unnecessary for Canada's progress.

Open Ended

Why is monitoring the abundance of wildlife populations over time crucial for conservation efforts in Canada?

Multiple Choice

What is the main message conveyed by Megan Leslie regarding the interconnectedness of nature?

• Nature is a collection of separate parts.

• Nature is a living system where each element works together in harmony.

• Nature is unaffected by the loss of species.

• Nature is only about plants and animals.

Open Ended

Explain how the Canadian Living Planet Index (C-LPI) is used to track wildlife population trends in Canada.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about wildlife trends in Canada according to the C-LPI?

• Monitored populations of vertebrate species in Canada declined by 10% from 1970 to 2022.

• More than half of vertebrate species tracked have declined in abundance.

• All vertebrate species in Canada have stable populations.

• The C-LPI uses data from only one habitat type.

Fill in the Blank

The grizzly bear is considered a ___ species because it plays an important role in maintaining ecosystem health.

Open Ended

Describe how the relationship between bears, salmon, and trees demonstrates the interconnectedness of nature.

Fill in the Blank

Indigenous knowledge is described as ___ knowledge, shaped by the lands and waters from which it has emerged.

Open Ended

How do Indigenous perspectives on waterways, as described by Kianna Bear-Hetherington, highlight the interconnectedness of land, water, and species?

Multiple Choice

Which habitat in Canada has experienced the greatest decline in wildlife populations since 1970, according to the Living Planet Report?

• Freshwater

• Marine & Coastal

• Grasslands

• Rocky Areas

Open Ended

Explain why recovery of wildlife populations and improvements in biodiversity indicators can take time, even after threats are reduced.

Fill in the Blank

The phenomenon where current environmental conditions are accepted as 'normal,' even when they are much worse than the past, is known as ___.

Multiple Select

Select all the threats that are mentioned as major causes of wildlife population decline in Canada.

• Urban development

• Overfishing

• Climate change

• Habitat restoration

Multiple Select

What are two main reasons why blue whales in Canadian waters remain at risk despite the commercial whaling ban enacted in 1972?

• Noise pollution from ships

• Limited food availability

• Climate change

• Overexploitation legacy

Open Ended

Explain how sustainable conservation-based economies can benefit both people and nature, using examples from Canadian wildlife or habitats.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended solution for reversing wildlife loss in Canada according to the Living Planet Report Canada 2025?

• Support Indigenous leadership in conservation

• Restore ecosystems to increase wildlife habitats

• Increase non-renewable resource development without alternatives

• Create and enforce policies that improve ecosystem health

Open Ended

Reflecting on the report highlights, how do you think balancing economic growth with conservation can impact Canada's wildlife and natural habitats in the future?

Multiple Choice

What is one key reason for monitoring the abundance of wildlife populations over time, as highlighted in the Living Planet Report Canada?

• To inform conservation actions and track progress

• To increase economic growth

• To reduce Indigenous rights

• To promote tourism