Land Use, Habitat Conservation, and Habitat Restoration Review

As a city rapidly expands, it experiences an increase in air pollution, traffic congestion, and a rise in local temperatures. At the same time, the city’s green spaces and biodiversity begin to decline, while the urban population continues to grow.

What does this scenario suggest about the impact of urbanization on the environment?

• Urbanization has no significant impact on the environment as long as population density remains low.

• Urbanization leads to environmental benefits by reducing energy consumption and increasing biodiversity.

• Urbanization increases environmental stress by contributing to pollution, habitat loss, and temperature rise.

• Urbanization results in decreased human activity and improved air quality in cities.

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Which of the following are leading anthropogenic causes of habitat loss?

• deforestation for agriculture and urban development

• conservation efforts and the creation of protected areas

• natural events like wildfires and volcanic eruptions

• pollution from industrial and agricultural activities

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Which of the following are benefits and potential issues associated with wildlife crossings?

• Wildlife crossings always guarantee that animal populations will thrive.

• Wildlife crossings are expensive to build and maintain, which can strain local budgets.

• Wildlife crossings reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and help maintain biodiversity.

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A forest area is logged to make way for a new development. Over time, researchers observe that animals like raccoons and foxes continue to populate the area, while species like the eastern box turtle and red-cockaded woodpecker become rare.

What does this scenario suggest about the impact of habitat loss on different types of species?

• Both generalist and specialist species are equally affected by habitat loss.

• Generalist species are more likely to adapt to habitat loss and thrive in altered environments.

• Specialist species are more likely to adapt to habitat loss and thrive in altered environments.

• Habitat loss has no impact on species survival, regardless of whether they are generalists or specialists.

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

• Breeding endangered species in captivity and then releasing them into the wild.

• Collecting seeds from endangered plants and storing them in a seed bank.

• Translocating species to areas where their populations have been depleted.

• Establishing protected areas such as national parks to preserve natural habitats.

Which of the following is a key goal of habitat restoration?

• To prevent the spread of invasive species by removing native plants.

• To create new habitats where human development has occurred.

• To return a damaged or degraded habitat to its original, natural state.

• To introduce non-native species that may help improve the ecosystem.

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This type of Ex-Situ conservation contains seeds that can remain viable for many years. They are being stored but also being used to provide benefits to humanity.

• Zoological Garden

• Seed Bank

• Animal Conservation