Question 1

The most sustainable land use in tropical forests is probably

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A)   logging.
B)   cattle grazing.
C)   monoculture agroforestry.
D)   intensive, efficient modern row cropping.
E)   milpa farming.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Preservation of genetic diversity essential for breeding programs to improve cultivated plants and domestic animals is part of the

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A)   REDD mission.
B)   Endangered Species Act.
C)   IUCN World Conservation Strategy.
D)   UNESCO Man in the Biosphere program.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

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A)   are exotic in North America.
B)   have an unusually high market value.
C)   are highly adapted to their special environment.
D)   are found in other North American forests, in very different environmental conditions.
E)   migrate long distances to feed in the old-growth forests.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Economically, monoculture forestry is advantageous for the loggers because

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A)   it produces large quantities of a single type of tree for a particular use, such as building timber or paper pulp.
B)   it is labor-intensive and thus increases job opportunities for local people.
C)   high levels of pesticides and herbicides may be needed, therefore there is more money spent and in the system.
D)   the increase in wildlife diversity is beneficial to the tourism industry.
E)   a mix of the different trees leads to a good resource base if the market for one type of timber falls.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Annually, the Forest Service __________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________________.

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A)   makes a profit; building roads into wilderness areas
B)   loses money; building roads into wilderness areas
C)   loses money; exporting logs to Canada
D)   makes a profit; exporting logs to Canada
E)   loses money; replantingF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

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A)   GIS.
B)   REDD.
C)   Adaptive management.
D)   PVA.
E)   MAB.F) All of the above
G) B) and E) A

Question 8

Monetary inputs to local economies due to the presence of parks and reserves is

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A)   ecotourism.
B)   the Man and the Biosphere concept.
C)   hotspot management.
D)   a form of REDD.
E)   causing the destruction of the parks and preserves through overuse.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Most commercial loggers prefer "clear-cut" harvesting because it

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A)   is the most environmentally sustainable type of harvest.
B)   is the most efficient way to get valuable small timber without disturbing the larger early successional trees.
C)   is the most efficient, cheapest harvest method using large, fast machinery instead of costly labor.
D)   is the most effective way to refresh soil with sun and rain.
E)   does not waste any trees.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Marine reserves are more common and easier to manage than terrestrial reserves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding wildlife refuges is true?

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A)   While they may face other obstacles, wildlife refuges rarely have notable pollution problems.
B)   Hunting is not allowed in wildlife refuges.
C)   The Bureau of Land Management has made it a priority to expand designated wilderness areas on their lands.
D)   Wildlife refuges are managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
E)   The size and number of refuges are increasing globally.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

A more sustainable form of managing grasslands is

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A)   swidden agriculture.
B)   rotational grazing.
C)   corridor development.
D)   maintenance of edge habitat.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Question 13

A promising approach to encourage conservation and preservation in developing countries is

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A)   utilitarian conservation.
B)   biocentric preservation.
C)   the REDD program.
D)   ecosystem management.
E)   pastoralism.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Over the past decade, the number of park visitors has _______ and park budgets have ________.

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A)   increased by more than one half; increased by about 25%
B)   increased by one third; decreased by about 25%
C)   decreased by more than one half; decreased by about 25%
D)   decreased by one third; increased by about 25%
E)   stayed about the same; decreased by about 25%F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

A major limiting factor to success of parks and reserves in developing nations would be

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A)   a lack of biodiversity in those countries.
B)   a lack of area suitable to set aside as a park or reserve.
C)   the lack of scientific data to manage the parks and reserves.
D)   the lack of money and infrastructure to manage the parks and preserves.
E)   a lack of interest in the development of parks and preserves.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The primary aim of the U.S. Forest Service has historically been to provide ______________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of _________________.

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A)   the benefits of forests for current and future populations; ecocentric preservation
B)   fire patrols to protect ancient forests; biocentric preservation
C)   wildlife habitat; biocentric preservation
D)   public recreation and education; pragmatic conservation
E)   timber to logging companies; pragmatic conservationF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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A)   Asia.
B)   North America.
C)   South America.
D)   Africa.
E)   Europe.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 18

One possible solution to the problem of insufficient land area for preserves is to use _______________ to link smaller habitat areas.

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A)   highways
B)   eco-bridges
C)   edge effects
D)   corridors
E)   GISF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

In general, the global range of world deserts are

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A)   decreasing as world climate becomes wetter.
B)   increasing because of the increase in global carbon dioxide.
C)   increasing because of logging and grazing.
D)   decreasing because of massive reforestation.
E)   about the same in area but have many threatened species of plants.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Although most of the world's forests are shrinking, biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss because

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A)   they contain such high biodiversity.
B)   tropical trees are the biggest trees in the world.
C)   they contain irreplaceable wood resources.
D)   there are fewer remaining tropical forests than any other forest type.
E)   All of these are reasons that biologists are especially concerned about tropical forest loss.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Exam 6: Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

The most sustainable land use in tropical forests is probably

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Preservation of genetic diversity essential for breeding programs to improve cultivated plants and domestic animals is part of the

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Old-growth forests are notable for containing species that

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Economically, monoculture forestry is advantageous for the loggers because

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Annually, the Forest Service __________ on timber sales mainly because of the emphasis on ________________.

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The loss of forests can affect rainfall patterns.

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What technique might you use to determine size and location of a preserve to protect grizzly bears?

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Monetary inputs to local economies due to the presence of parks and reserves is

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Most commercial loggers prefer "clear-cut" harvesting because it

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Marine reserves are more common and easier to manage than terrestrial reserves.

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Which of the following statements regarding wildlife refuges is true?

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A more sustainable form of managing grasslands is

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A promising approach to encourage conservation and preservation in developing countries is

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Over the past decade, the number of park visitors has _______ and park budgets have ________.

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A major limiting factor to success of parks and reserves in developing nations would be

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The primary aim of the U.S. Forest Service has historically been to provide ______________ based on Pinchot's philosophy of _________________.

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The highest rate of forest loss occurs in

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One possible solution to the problem of insufficient land area for preserves is to use _______________ to link smaller habitat areas.

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In general, the global range of world deserts are

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