Wildlife & SSSI Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Wildlife and Countryside Act?

• To promote urban development

• To regulate air pollution

• To protect wildlife and natural habitats

• To encourage agricultural expansion

Which of the following species is specifically protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act?

• Domestic cats

• Pigeons

• Bats

• Common rats

What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)?

• An area designated for industrial development

• A conservation area with high public access

• A protected area because of its wildlife, geological or landform features

• A historical site with archaeological importance

Which of the following is a key conservation measure under the Wildlife and Countryside Act?

• Encouraging the use of pesticides

• Promoting the construction of new roads through natural habitats

• Protection of nesting sites during breeding seasons

• Reduction of green spaces in urban areas

How is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated?

• By a public vote

• By a local council decision

• By an assessment from a relevant environmental body

• Automatically, when a new species is discovered

Why are Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) important?

• They are popular tourist destinations

• They contribute to economic development

• They protect biodiversity and support conservation research

• They are used for military training

What is involved in the management of an SSSI?

• Increasing pollution levels to study effects on wildlife

• Implementing conservation measures and monitoring ecological changes

• Encouraging urban development within the site

• Removing all wildlife to create a controlled environment

What is a major threat to Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)?

• Ecotourism

• Natural weathering processes

• Habitat destruction and pollution

• Over-conservation

What does Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act relate to?

• Areas designated for urban development

• Birds which are protected by special penalties

• Plants that can be commercially traded

• Regulations for air quality standards

What does Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act cover?

• Protected geological sites

• Animals other than birds which are protected

• Guidelines for pesticide use

• Public access rights to countryside areas