Land Ethic and Wildlife Ecology Concepts

Land Ethic and Wildlife Ecology Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces Aldo Leopold's land ethic, a philosophy that emphasizes the moral value of ecosystems over individual beings. Leopold's transformative experience with wolves led him to develop this eco-centric and holistic approach, advocating for the preservation of the integrity, stability, and beauty of biotic communities. The land ethic contrasts with individualistic approaches and is compared to deep ecology, which also values ecosystems but includes a metaphysical perspective.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the father of wildlife ecology?

John Muir

Henry David Thoreau

Rachel Carson

Aldo Leopold

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led Aldo Leopold to change his views on forestry?

Reading a book on ecology

A conversation with a fellow forester

An encounter with a wolf and her pups

Attending a wildlife conservation seminar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Leopold realize about the role of wolves in the ecosystem?

They help maintain ecological balance

They are harmful to deer populations

They have no significant impact

They should be eliminated for better forestry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the land ethic primarily focus on?

Individual animal rights

Biotic communities and ecosystems

Human interests in forestry

Economic benefits of wildlife

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main unit of moral consideration in the land ethic?

Biotic communities

Economic systems

Human communities

Individual animals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the land ethic, what is considered right?

Actions that benefit humans

Actions that preserve the biotic community

Actions that reduce wildlife populations

Actions that increase economic growth

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the land ethic?

To promote individual animal rights

To preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecosystems

To increase human benefits from nature

To enhance economic growth through forestry

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