Sustaining ecosystems case studies quiz

Which human activities are having negative impacts on the Amazon Rainforest?

• Logging

• Ecotourism

• Cattle ranching

• Open cast mining

What was the rate of deforestation in Costa Rica between 1970-1990?

• 100,000 ha per year

• 44,000 ha per year

• 28,000 ha per year

• 32,000 ha per year

How many National Parks are found in Costa Rica today?

• 25

• 10

• 28

• 33

What percentage of land is protected through National Parks in Costa Rica today?

• 24

• 30

• 22

• 16

In what year did deforestation reach its peak in Costa Rica?

• 1990

• 1992

• 1985

• 1978

Which of the following methods are used for sustainable rainforest management?

• Road building

• Open-cast mining

• Agroforestry

• Afforestation

• Wildlife corridors

Ecotourism is used at the Samasati nature retreat as a strategy, what does it involve?

• Sustainable development that creates local employment whilst conserving the natural environment.

• Sustainable development that creates local employment.

• Sustainable development that conserves the natural environment.

• Tourism aimed at increasing national income.

How much of the world's untapped oil is thought to be held in the Arctic ocean?

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

• 13%

By the late 1930's how many whales were being killed annually?

• 75,000

• 22,000

• 47,000

• 50,000

How many bowhead whales annually stop in the Clyde River Marine Wildlife area?

• 750

• 1500

• 2000

• 3500