Biodiversity Conservation

The video discusses the importance of conserving biodiversity through three approaches: narrowly utilitarian, broadly utilitarian, and ethical reasoning. It highlights the economic, ecological, and moral reasons for conservation, emphasizing the role of biodiversity in ecosystem maintenance and the ethical duty to protect other species. The video also covers global conservation efforts, such as the Earth Summit, and details in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods. It concludes with a focus on biodiversity hotspots, regions rich in unique species but threatened by destruction.

Which approach to biodiversity conservation emphasizes the economic benefits of species?

• Broadly utilitarian

• Ecological reasoning

• Narrowly utilitarian

• Ethical reasoning

What percentage of Earth's atmospheric oxygen is produced by the Amazon rainforest?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

Which international event aimed to unify global efforts for biodiversity conservation?

• Paris Agreement

• Earth Summit

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

What is the primary goal of in-situ conservation?

• To protect species in their natural habitats

• To store genetic material in laboratories

• To create artificial habitats for species

• To educate the public about endangered species

Which of the following is an example of in-situ conservation?

• Botanical gardens

• Seed banks

• Zoological parks

• National parks

What is a sacred grove?

• A type of seed bank

• A wildlife sanctuary

• A type of botanical garden

• A forest patch with religious significance

Which method of ex-situ conservation involves storing seeds?

• Cryopreservation

• Botanical gardens

• Seed banks

• Wildlife safari

What is the purpose of a frozen zoo?

• To educate the public about endangered species

• To create artificial habitats for animals

• To store genetic material of animal species

• To display rare animals to the public

What defines a biodiversity hotspot?

• A region with a high number of botanical gardens

• A region with a large number of national parks

• A region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity under threat

• A region with a high number of zoos

Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in the Indian subcontinent?

• Western Ghats

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon Rainforest