1b-6 Methods of conserving biodiversity 3 - Habitat conservation

What is the most important method of conserving wildlife?

• In situ conservation

• Ex situ conservation

• Habitat creation

• Protected areas

Which of the following is NOT a general approach to habitat conservation?

• Land ownership

• Designated protected areas

• Habitat creation and management

• Air pollution control

Which wildlife conservation organizations purchase areas to protect species?

• RSPB

• National Trust

• Woodland Trust

• All of the above

What is the purpose of designating a protected area?

• To manage land for wildlife

• To protect habitats from external influences

• To establish legal protection for the habitat

• All of the above

What are agri-environmental schemes?

• Financial support for farmers

• Schemes to enhance wildlife value

• Efforts to repair damage caused by farming

• All of the above

What is the aim of most agri-environmental schemes?

• Conserving wildlife

• Maintaining landscape quality

• Protecting natural resources

• All of the above

What is the purpose of field buffer strips in agri-environmental schemes?

• To protect rivers

• To provide winter bird food

• To reduce soil erosion

• All of the above

What is unintentional habitat creation?

• Creation of habitats through human activities

• Creation of habitats without human intention

• Creation of habitats for specific species

• Creation of habitats through ecological succession

What is intentional habitat creation?

• Creation of habitats through human activities

• Creation of habitats without human intention

• Creation of habitats for specific species

• Creation of habitats through ecological succession

What is the purpose of biological corridors?

• To link isolated areas of the same habitat

• To control the population of certain species

• To create new habitats for wildlife

• To protect habitats from external influences