Question 1

Biodiversity is described in terms of genetic,community,and landscape diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Madagascar is considered a biodiversity "hotspot" because

Accepted Answer

A)  it originated as a volcanic island.
B)  it has lost nearly all of its native species to extinction.
C)  it contains an unusually high concentration of species.
D)  it has resisted habitat destruction that has caused extinctions elsewhere.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

________ is (are) associated with 85% of the cases of threatened and endangered species.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pollution
B)  Habitat loss
C)  Overexploitation
D)  Disease
E)  Exotic speciesF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Studies show that biodiversity maximizes resource acquisition and retention within an ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are ways in which biodiversity is directly valuable to humans EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  agricultural.
B)  medicinal.
C)  consumptive use.
D)  contributions to biogeochemical cycles.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Conservation biology is a field that relies on multiple other disciplines,such as taxonomy and genetics,for support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 47: Conservation of Biodiversity

All of the following are ways in which biodiversity is directly valuable to humans EXCEPT

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________ is (are) associated with 85% of the cases of threatened and endangered species.

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Biodiversity is described in terms of genetic,community,and landscape diversity.

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Madagascar is considered a biodiversity "hotspot" because

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Studies show that biodiversity maximizes resource acquisition and retention within an ecosystem.

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Conservation biology is a field that relies on multiple other disciplines,such as taxonomy and genetics,for support.

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Exam 47: Conservation of Biodiversity

All of the following are ways in which biodiversity is directly valuable to humans EXCEPT

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________ is (are) associated with 85% of the cases of threatened and endangered species.

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Biodiversity is described in terms of genetic,community,and landscape diversity.

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Madagascar is considered a biodiversity "hotspot" because

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Studies show that biodiversity maximizes resource acquisition and retention within an ecosystem.

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Conservation biology is a field that relies on multiple other disciplines,such as taxonomy and genetics,for support.

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