Isle Royale Ecosystem Dynamics

Isle Royale National Park, once home to a thriving wolf population, now faces ecological imbalance due to the decline of wolves and the overpopulation of moose. Ice bridges that once connected the island to the mainland, crucial for genetic diversity, have diminished due to climate change. This situation raises questions about human intervention in preserving natural habitats and foreshadows broader implications for global species as climate change intensifies.

What was the primary role of Isle Royale National Park in the past?

• A tourist destination

• A thriving wolf habitat

• A fishing hub

• A mining site

What happened to the moose population as the wolves declined?

• It decreased

• It migrated

• It remained stable

• It overpopulated

What question do park officials and conservationists face?

• How to improve fishing techniques

• How to preserve the last wild places

• How to increase tourism

• How to expand mining operations

What natural phenomenon used to connect Isle Royale with the mainland?

• Ice bridges

• Air routes

• Land bridges

• Ferry services

How has climate change affected the ice bridges?

• Increased their longevity

• Had no effect

• Made them more frequent

• Reduced their frequency and longevity

What has reduced the frequency of ice bridges?

• More mining activities

• Decreased fishing

• Rising water temperatures

• Increased tourism

What does the plight of the wolves on Isle Royale foreshadow?

• The future of fishing industries

• The future of tourism

• The future of mining operations

• The future of countless species globally

What is a potential solution to the problems caused by humans?

• No intervention

• Increased tourism

• Less human intervention

• More human intervention

What is the significance of the wolves' story on Isle Royale?

• It emphasizes the need for more fishing

• It highlights the importance of tourism

• It shows the benefits of mining

• It reflects the impact of climate change on isolated ecosystems

What is the main theme of the video?

• The importance of tourism

• The impact of climate change on ecosystems

• The benefits of mining

• The future of fishing industries