IB DP HL ESS Quiz: Topic 3.3 - Conservation and Regeneration

Which factor does NOT typically influence the success of international conservation organizations?

• Use of media

• Speed of response

• Financial resources

• The age of their leadership

Which organization is responsible for implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• Greenpeace

The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park demonstrated:

• Negative feedback loops only

• Positive feedback loops that enhanced biodiversity

• The failure of rewilding projects

• The need for hunting as a management tool

Which of these is a diplomatic constraint that can limit international conservation efforts?

• Lack of funding

• Poor media coverage

• National sovereignty concerns

• Slow response times

In the context of rewilding, what is a trophic cascade?

• The migration of species across elevational gradients

• Changes in ecosystem processes triggered by predators

• The extinction of multiple species simultaneously

• The introduction of non-native species

Which of these is NOT a potential limitation of rewilding projects?

• Conflicts with agricultural land use

• Resistance from local communities

• Guaranteed increase in biodiversity

• Unpredictable ecological outcomes

The success of the WWF's work in the Bukit Piton Forest Reserve in Malaysia was primarily measured by:

• Increased tourism revenue

• Recovery of orangutan populations

• Reduction in poaching

• Expansion of protected area boundaries

Which of these is a key factor in the success of the Wildlife Conservation Society's work in Virachey National Park, Cambodia?

• Eliminating all human presence

• Community engagement and participation

• Complete restriction of resource use

• Focus on a single species

Which of these is a positive feedback loop that can be triggered by rewilding?

• Predators reduce herbivore populations, leading to decreased plant growth

• Increased vegetation leads to soil stabilization, which supports more plant growth

• Habitat fragmentation reduces population sizes, leading to genetic drift

• Invasive species outcompete natives, reducing biodiversity

The success of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries in China can be attributed to:

• Complete isolation from human activities

• Focus on pandas without considering habitat

• Integrated habitat protection and species management

• Maximizing tourism without restrictions