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Ramsar Convention

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

According to the Ramsar Treaty, 'Swamps, marshes, billabongs, lakes, salt marshes, mudflat, mangroves, coral reefs, fens, peat bogs or bodies of water' are

a)
Types of wetlands
b)
Types of deserts
c)
Types of forests
d)
Types of mountains
2.

What are transboundary wetlands?

a)
Wetlands that are located in the desert
b)

Wetlands that are shared by two or more countries

c)
Wetlands that are located in the mountains
d)
Wetlands that are located in the city
3.

What year was the Ramsar Convention established?

a)
1971
b)
1980
c)
1965
d)
1975
4.

Which management objective is NOT intended for Victorian Ramsar sites?

a)

To maintain or restore appropriate water regimes

b)
To promote community understanding and support
c)
To increase the population of invasive species
d)

To ensure recreational use is consistent with cultural values

5.

Why has the Edithvale- Seaford wetlands noted an increase in bush bird species?

a)
Due to the increase in rainfall
b)
Due to the implementation of conservation measures
c)
Due to the increase in urban development
d)
Due to the decrease in predator species
6.

Sharp tailed Sandpipers migrate to the Edithvale- Seaford Wetlands for what season?

a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Autumn
7.

The Australasian bitten is classed as an endangered species?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The convention that provides a framework for national action and cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources is called the (a)   convention.

9.

A international convention or treaty is a

a)

Informal gathering of like-minded people

b)

Formal agreement between national and state governments

c)

Informal agreement between states

d)
Formal agreement between countries
10.

Which is NOT a pillar of the Ramsar convention?

a)
Wise use of wetlands
b)
Designation of wetlands of international importance
c)

Cooperation at the international level

d)
Promotion of sustainable agriculture
11.

Define 'Delineate' in relation to OES

a)

To indicate the exact position of different areas

b)

To ignore or overlook environmental impacts

c)

To exaggerate or overstate the impact on outdoor environments

d)

To outline the significance of conservation sites

12.

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention?

a)
To protect the rights of indigenous people
b)
To regulate the trade of endangered species
c)

To conserve and use wetlands sustainably

d)

To ensure migratory birds have habitats