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WorksheetsNREM-SC2025
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 10mins
The main theme of ISCoNREM 2025 is.......
Climate Change Adaptation in Southeast Asia
Biodiversity Conservation Strategies
Exploring Harmonization in Tropical Ecosystems: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Better Environmental Solutions
Sustainable Development in Island Ecosystems
What percentage of the world's tropical rainforest does Indonesia possess.?
16%
17%
25%
50%
Which of the following characteristics best defines tropical ecosystems?
High temperature with seasonal rainfall patterns
High biodiversity, warm temperatures year-round, and complex ecological interactions
Moderate temperature with consistent moisture levels
Seasonal temperature variations with dry periods
What is the primary threat to tropical ecosystem biodiversity conservation?
Natural disasters only
Climate change and human activities including deforestation and habitat fragmentation
Overpopulation of native species
Lack of scientific research
Indonesian climate:
Mediterranean climate
Tropical climate
Subtropical climate
Moonson Climate
Typical Indonesian home garden
Kebun campuran
Pekarangan
Talun
Tembawang
The first megabiodiversity country, seen from its INTENSITY.
Indonesia
Brazil
Canada
Tanzania
Combination between trees and crops
Agroforestry
Agropasture
Agrofishery
Agrosilvopasture
What role do endemic species play in tropical ecosystem conservation?
They are less important than widespread species
They serve as indicator species for ecosystem health and represent unique evolutionary heritage
They are easily replaceable by introduced species
They have no significant ecological function
What distinguishes a transdisciplinary approach from interdisciplinary research?
It only involves natural sciences
It integrates knowledge systems beyond academic disciplines, including local and indigenous knowledge
It focuses solely on theoretical framework
It excludes stakeholder participation and only uses quantitative methods
Which climate change impact could alter the ecological balance most in the case of small island?
Increasing tropical cyclones
Deforestation in inland areas
Rising ocean acidity affecting marine organisms
Increased urbanization near the coast
Which regional climate trend increases coastal vulnerability in Indonesia/Malaysia?
Longer dry seasons only
Rising sea levels and more intense monsoon rains
Global cooling cycles
Decrease in coastal population
Which conservation approach ensures long-term sustainability?
Government-only enforcement
Private company ownership of tidal flats
Seasonal closure without community input
Community-led coastal conservation programs
Which human activity poses the greatest immediate threat to tropical forest ecosystems?
Ecotourism
Scientific research
Illegal logging and slash-and-burn agriculture
Wildlife photography
Which of the following serves as the best ecological indicator of urban biodiversity health?
Number of green buildings per area
Species richness and abundance of native flora and fauna
Amount of concrete infrastructure
Number of vehicles and Population density
How do ecological indicators help in biodiversity conservation management?
They mostly count large mammal species
They focussed on measure economic value
They focus solely on aesthetic appeal
They provide baseline data for monitoring ecosystem health and guide conservation decisions
What makes Pulau Tidung particularly valuable as a small island coastal ecosystem study site?
Large land area and high elevation
Industrial development opportunities
Diverse marine ecosystems including coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds
Absence of human habitation dan relatively landlocked location
What is the primary environmental challenge facing Pulau Tidung?
Excessive rainfall
Volcanic eruptions
Freshwater abundance that cause overgrown vegetation
Coastal erosion, coral reef degradation, and sea-level rise impacts
Which sustainable solution is most appropriate for Pulau Tidung's tourism development?
Mass tourism with large resort construction
Industrial fishing operations
Coastal reclamation projects
Community-based ecotourism with carrying capacity limits and local participation
In addressing climate change impacts on tropical ecosystems, what distinguishes a transdisciplinary approach from traditional disciplinary methods in problem conceptualization?
It integrates biophysical climate models with socio-economic vulnerability assessments, indigenous knowledge systems, and participatory scenario planning to co-define problems with affected communities
It prioritizes technological solutions over natural-based interventions
It focuses only on mitigation strategies while ignoring adaptation needs
It relies exclusively on peer-reviewed scientific literature without stakeholder input
When applying transdisciplinary methodology to ecosystem-based climate adaptation, what represents the most critical challenge in knowledge integration?
Limited funding for research activities
Technical difficulties in data collection methods that drive to the lack of climate data availability
Reconciling different temporal and spatial scales of climate projections, ecological processes, and human decision-making while bridging epistemological differences between scientific, traditional, and experiential knowledge systems
Resistance from government agencies to implement policies
When addressing climate-induced ecosystem regime shifts through transdisciplinary approaches, what is the most significant methodological challenge?
Lack of historical climate data
Absence of ecosystem monitoring equipment and difficulty in accessing remote ecosystem locations
Limited computer processing power for climate models
Integrating non-linear ecological dynamics with uncertain climate scenarios while incorporating diverse stakeholder values and managing conflicting interests in adaptive management processes
What percentage of Indonesia’s total land area is classified as forest area?
51.2%
63%
92%
30%
According to the Ministerial Decree, Indonesia's forest area is classified into three main functions. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Production Forest (HP)
Conservation Forest (HK)
Social Forestry (HKm)
Protection Forest (HL)
The Komodo National Park is an example of a conservation area that is also designated as:
A Wildlife Sanctuary (SM)
A Grand Forest Park (Tahura)
A Convertible Production Forest (HPK)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
What is the primary purpose of establishing conservation areas like national parks and wildlife reserves, as mentioned in the document?
To serve as the main location for Convertible Production Forests (HPK)
To allocate land for the Agrarian Reform Program (TORA)
To protect the habitats of plants and wildlife
To promote large-scale agricultural production
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) is a strategic plan bound to which international convention?
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
UNESCO World Heritage Convention
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)
One of the key indicators for the success of Indonesia's conservation efforts mentioned in the document is:
Expanding conservation areas to cover 30% of the total administrative area
Reducing the total forest area to allow for more development
Increasing the rate of deforestation for economic growth
Transferring all conservation management to private businesses
Sustainability Science refers to
The interaction between human and cosmos
Stopping greed
Understanding the limit of nature and human’s role
The interaction between human and nature
An example of Interdisciplinary science is:
Biochemistry
Physics
Social science
All of the above
Wicked problem is
A complex problem related to human-ecology-economy
A complex problem related to governance-natural resource-economy-politics
A cruel problem
A complex problem related to nature
The cause of biodiversity loss....
Deforestation
Pesticides
Poaching
All of the above
Complexity refers to....
Complicated
Intricate
Non-linearity and emergence
Difficult
Transdisciplinarity is
Beyond Interdiscipline
Going across all disciplines
Involving local/indigenous knowledge
All of the above
Spiritual disorientation....
Does not have religion
Does not relate to nature
Lost connection with inner self, nature and the cosmos
Capitalism
Scientific materialism refers to:
A worldview asserting that the material universe is the only reality and that scientific methods are the sole legitimate path to knowledge
That science is the ultimate truth
A worldview of reality and truth
Science can explain all reality
What is exponential growth:
The rate of growth is directly proportional to the current size of the quantity.
Acceleration growth
Fast growth
Growth without limit
The followings are the characteristics of system thinking, except:
Non dynamic behaviour
Interconnectedness
Holistic perspectives
Feedback loops
What is the primary benefit of restoring mangrove forests in coastal areas?
Improved urban infrastructure
Reduction of agricultural land
Enhanced carbon sequestration and coastal protection
Increased tourism opportunities
Which of the following practices is most effective in reducing soil erosion in hilly regions?
Urban development
Intensive grazing
Planting cover crops
Clear-cutting forests
What is the main goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity?
To promote sustainable development through biodiversity conservation
To increase agricultural production worldwide
To establish protected areas only in developed countries
To regulate international trade of wildlife
How does climate change primarily affect freshwater resources?
By altering precipitation patterns and increasing evaporation rates
By stabilizing water temperatures
By increasing the amount of freshwater available
By reducing the need for water conservation
What are bioindicators primarily used to assess?
The economic value of urban areas
The population density of cities
The quality of the landscape and how it changes over time
The architectural development of urban spaces
What percentage of microorganisms are typically pathogenic out of 100 total microorganisms?
50%
5%
3%
97%
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five main biodiversity indicators in urban settings?
Species richness
Genetic diversity
Population Growth Rate
Abundance
