Ecology Conservation and Restoration Ecology 2

Question 1

Which concept describes the minimum viable population size needed to ensure a species' long-term survival?

Accepted Answer

Minimum viable population

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Carrying capacity

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MVP threshold

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Effective population size

Question 2

What is the primary goal of ex situ conservation?

Accepted Answer

Preserving species outside their natural habitat

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Protecting habitat in the wild

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Restoring degraded ecosystems

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Managing invasive species

Question 3

The 'debt-for-nature swap' conservation financing mechanism involves:

Accepted Answer

Reducing a country's debt in exchange for conservation commitments

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Trading carbon credits for habitat protection

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Paying local communities to avoid deforestation

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Selling biodiversity offsets on markets

Question 4

Which restoration technique involves introducing plant species to an area without active site preparation?

Accepted Answer

Passive restoration

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Active restoration

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Assisted natural regeneration

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Rewilding

Question 5

What does the term 'genetic rescue' refer to in conservation biology?

Accepted Answer

Introducing new individuals to increase genetic diversity in inbred populations

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Cloning endangered animals to increase numbers

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Using gene editing to remove deleterious alleles

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Cryopreserving genetic material for future use

Question 6

Which international framework sets global biodiversity targets for 2030 and beyond?

Accepted Answer

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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Kyoto Protocol

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Ramsar Convention

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CITES

Question 7

In restoration ecology, what is a 'reference ecosystem'?

Accepted Answer

An intact or historical ecosystem used as a model for restoration goals

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A degraded site used as a baseline for measuring damage

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A laboratory model of ecosystem processes

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A database of native species for a region