Conservation — Quiz Answers

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Sort the potential benefits and drawbacks of ecotourism.

Answer:

raises public awareness of environmental issues,protects ecosystems and biodiversity,creates jobs|encourages more land development,displaces local communities,changes wildlife behavior

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What important conservation work does the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) do?

A
IUCN collects and recycles plastic and other wastes that endanger natural habitats.
B
IUCN classifies endangered species to help determine protective measures.
C
IUCN identifies areas to target with controlled burns to reduce wildfire risk.
D
IUCN plants trees and gardens to combat deforestation and expand green space.
3

Match each scenario to the correct conservation term.

Answer:

Dry grasses and brush have been damaged from high heat to the point that the vegetation needs to be restored.|Heavy rains and poor farming practices have caused crops in a small village to become stunted.|A bat is endangered because city noise is challenging its ability to echolocate, or use sound waves to find food.

4

The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly.

Answer:

ecotourism|natural|minimize disturbances to|encouraging environmental protection

5

Sort the methods to achieve sustainable development by whether they would be effective.

Answer:

rotating the crops planted in different fields to restore nutrients,planting shade trees throughout various farm fields,using natural fertilizers and pesticides rather than chemical ones,designating no-car zones to reduce fossil fuel use and pollution,requiring city residents to use public transportation|relying solely on natural forces to replenish nutrients

6

The following sentences contain blanks. Use the drop-down menus to complete each blank correctly.

Answer:

set environmental standards|legislative assemblies|allocate funds

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Why have many people adopted sustainability practices?

A
to meet human needs in a way that does not use up resources
B
to prioritize the well-being of the environment over human needs
C
to obey strict national laws established by most countries
D
to adapt the natural environment according to their needs
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Sort the United Nations’ sustainable development goals by their focus.

Answer:

invest in innovation and infrastructure,eliminate poverty,create more job opportunities|provide people with affordable clean energy,protect ecosystems below water and on land,limit waste

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What is the purpose of conservation practices and policies?

A
to manage the use of natural resources so they are not overused
B
to use up only those resources that are not currently in danger
C
to keep all undeveloped land in a natural and unsettled state
D
to halt human consumption of a wide number of natural resources
10

What sustainable agricultural practice does the chart show?

A
rewilding
B
crop rotation
C
mixed gardening
D
Elimination of chemicals

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